Emperor Que Shaohua
Chapter 145 Moved to Yuhang
Shao Qingchi, the patriarch of the Shao family's mansion in the border of the south of the Yangtze River, Jinling Prefecture, was also thinking about it in the study at the moment, and sitting across from Zhuang Shijing who had been invited to have a secret talk.
"Yesterday, Zhao Tongzhi sent a letter, and the prefect Yao may not be able to withstand the pressure." Shao Qingchi pointed to the letter on the table, shook his head and sighed, "King Ning chases every three days, and compares every five days. As long as the progress is a little slow, the board will If you say hit it, you will hit it down, it is really gentle!"
He said again: "I heard that Yao Zhifu was so worried that he sighed and dragged his master to discuss how to deal with it every day, and his hair turned gray."
"Your Majesty is under the imperial order, and he is afraid of offending the gentry, so of course he has to frown." Zhuang Shijing laughed, "Now I can be regarded as brother Shao's master. I don't know what Dong Weng thinks after watching for half a month?"
"Sheng Yu, don't be joking, I can't afford to be your Dong Weng." Shao Qingchi waved his hand with a wry smile, "Why am I in a dilemma, this Fifth Highness came prepared, and if you don't get in, ordinary methods can deal with it. Even if it doesn't work, you have to ask Brother Xian to help you think of a countermeasure."
Zhuang Shijing smiled and did not speak, he spoke and listened to the sound. It could be seen that after a series of trials and wait-and-sees, Shao Qingchi's spirit had been greatly frustrated, and he felt a little bit of retreat.
"In the eyes of the common people, clearing the land and acres is for the benefit of the people, and the five princes follow the national law and follow the decree, and the means are second. The most important point is to occupy the righteousness." He slowly analyzed, "Forgive me To put it bluntly, no matter how much you feel wronged and dissatisfied, if you can't find out the flaws or catch his mistakes, you are doomed to be at a disadvantage. Besides, the big family is not monolithic."
There was something meaningful in his demeanor, Shao Qingchi remained silent.On the day King Ning made his official appearance, he was also among the officials and gentry in the Jinling Mansion. The deepest impression Luo Pingyuan gave him was not his youthful beauty, but his indifferent but decisive temperament. Once such a person made up his mind to be Something that is extremely difficult to be shaken or swayed by others.Compared with the prince who is good at winning people's hearts and exchanging interests, he may be a little immature, but he is definitely more difficult to deal with.
And the situation in the past few days also confirmed his thoughts.His Highness the Fifth Highness didn't accept invitations, and the famous gardens didn't stay. He sent them to the beautiful female shi to add fragrance, and the sedan chair couldn't even enter the side door of the post house, so he carried it back as it was.Whether it is the Qinhuai painting boat that captures the world's romance, or the beautiful woman in the south of the Yangtze River with Emei's slender waist, they all seem to have lost their temptation in front of this young prince.
On the other hand, King Ning's understanding of the land in the south of the Yangtze River and his ability to control the overall situation are astonishing, and he is far more difficult to deal with than expected.For all the tens of thousands of hectares of land under the Jinling Mansion, everything has already been figured out, and it is definitely not an excuse for households to make troubles.
All the big families of the gentry had originally agreed to focus on dragging the word formula, to act slowly, to magnify the difficulties, and to spend a lot of time on every dispensable detail, as long as the fifth prince who came from a long distance couldn't hold back and became flustered Proper, just wait for the censors and officials in the court to launch attacks one after another.
Then everyone discovered that none of the officials from the household department brought by His Highness King Ning was eating dry food.Only two days after disembarkation, the plots of each county and township have been clearly divided, and special personnel are assigned to keep an eye on the local households separately, accompanied by a complete set of schedules, rewards and punishments, so strict that there is almost no gap.
Then the aristocratic family resorted to the third trick, sending a group of well-known candidates and students to block the door outside the posthouse to meet them, and preached loudly to the crowds who gathered around to watch: It is the busy farming season, and Jinling, which should focus on farming and weaving However, the common people are disturbed by the importance of the land. Cultivated land is the top priority for every household. How can we be in a hurry, and we should wait until the autumn harvest is over for a detailed investigation. Now His Royal Highness is urging him in a hurry. Isn’t it contrary to the good intention of the court to be sympathetic to the people? Turning a good thing into a bad thing?
In the eyes of experienced officials, scholar scholars are the most difficult kind of people to deal with. They can't be too soft or too hard. If they are not careful, they will be attacked by scholars, leaving an indelible stain.On the first day, the generous speeches of the Confucian scholars really aroused onlookers and discussions, and the fifth prince really held his breath, allowing them to toss in front of the door for three hours, except for sending a few subordinates to persuade them, they just ignored them.On the second day, the same group of students gathered outside the post house again in high spirits. This time, they were invited into a spacious hall, and it was not the officials of the household department, let alone His Highness Ning Wang himself, who came out to entertain them, but someone else. A group of young scholars of the same age, most of whom were from Hunan and Hubei provinces with their accents, bowed their hands politely and said: "The more you argue, the clearer the truth. I will travel here just in time for a meeting. I would like to have a one-day debate with talented scholars in Jinling. The local elders are on the sidelines. His Highness the Fifth Highness said that if my dear brothers are really reasonable, he will consider your opinions."
There was a grand occasion around the posthouse that day. There were crowds of people inside and outside the gate, full of common people who joined in the fun. In the hall, students were fighting against students, and Jiangsu and Zhejiang were facing each other. , Ten fingers do not touch the spring water, and it is impossible to do farm work; but most of the people are born in poor families, have suffered a lot and are familiar with farming and mulberry. After heated debates, the outcome can be imagined.People soon heard that these students who helped King Ning argue came from Xiaoxiang Pavilion, a famous academy by the Dongting Lake.
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Shao Qingchi originally thought that King Ning was in charge of the Jingyu Guard, and he was a master of martial arts. When encountering problems, he would definitely not be able to resist being simple and rude and using force, so he would have an excuse to attack aggressively.Unexpectedly, after a few rounds of fighting, His Highness the Fifth Highness, not to mention showing off his blood and courage, is simply gentle and gentle, which makes people feel a sense of frustration that cannot be seen through; and the overall demeanor is low-key and pragmatic beyond his age.Only then did he believe that it was said that the five princes were all-rounders in both civil and military affairs, not because of their fame, but because he still underestimated his opponent.
Other big clans probably had similar thoughts, and the attitudes of the several patriarchs began to be ambiguous. Although they deliberately concealed it, Shao Qingchi still felt the evasion and hesitation in their words. After all, everyone has a big family business, relatives and children. Willing to toast instead of fine wine to offend a promising prince?
"Junting, in terms of reputation and literary talents, you are one of the best celebrities in the south of the Yangtze River. The Xu and Pang families in Jinling City also respect you." Junting is Shao Qingchi's name. Seeing that he was silent, Zhuang Shijing first complimented him before continuing. , "But looking at what you are doing now, you should not continue to wade in the muddy water. People are strong and dragons do not overwhelm local snakes, but King Ning is not an ordinary dragon crossing the river. He has Langhuan to help him, Jiangsu and Zhejiang Susong, and there are supporters everywhere. You know Why did I regard a martial arts conference so important before, and why haven't I given you a single idea recently?"
He sighed, "Because the general situation is gone, King Ning helped Langhuan win the sword test meeting, which means that in the Jiangnan border, King Jing's potential power completely suppressed the prince. In the court, without the support of the prince, Xue Songnian became increasingly helpless and powerless. If you turn the situation around, you are destined to be unable to compete no matter whether it is overtly or secretly!"
Shao Qingchi was startled when he heard that, after all, it was difficult for him to understand the affairs of the Jianghu. Zhuang Shijing suggested to ask the Nangong family for help, starting with the pure Jun sword, and he planned to inquire about it.As a result, the situation of the martial arts conference changed. Not only did the sword remain in the hands of King Ning, but the eldest son of the Nangong family was attacked and killed. It is said that he was involved in the conspiracy.
After this setback, his confidence in Zhuang Shijing inevitably declined, so he seldom asked him for advice.But at this moment, listening to the other party's thorough analysis of the situation, he couldn't help but feel a little admiration.
"Since we've already decided that we're going to lose, why did we delay talking until now." He said calmly with his well-maintained face, "Could it be that you, Zhuang Shengyu, still want to watch a good show before you retreat?"
He didn't forget that Zhuang Shijing said that he would secretly help the prince in the south of the Yangtze River, but the words were still in his ears. If he saw that the limelight was not right, he would give up completely.
"No, no. I said I can't argue, but I suggest that Brother Shao don't need to be too persistent in clearing the accounts, especially not to force himself to take the lead for a gamble. After all, the Shao family still has something in the hands of His Highness the Fifth Prince." Zhuang Shijing shook his head and said , "I really don't know good people. From the beginning to the end, I was only thinking of you. If you don't let your brother fight a few times in person, these words are useless. As for me, who said I want to withdraw?"
His tone suddenly turned serious, and his eyes sparkled: "everything in the world, is it that evil is auspicious, and auspicious is evil. In the past year, the crown prince has gone from prosperity to decline, and one of the biggest mistakes is that he mistakenly believed that King Jing and King Ning were at odds. In fact, although there is a rift between the eldest prince and the fifth prince, they are not without friendship. It is not impossible to choose to join forces to achieve their respective goals. King Ning is new to the government and needs the guidance and support of King Jing, and King Jing also relies on King Ning Covering the mediation in front of the king, the reason why the two can cooperate tacitly is precisely because they need to deal with the great enemy of the prince. Now the prince has become a day and night, but King Ning is attacking the city and conquering the territory. He is hot every day, and his status is no longer comparable to the original. The brother's relationship will also change from cooperation to rivalry, plus the original rift, how long can the balance between the two be maintained? To be honest, I have been waiting for this opportunity since I went down to the south of the Yangtze River by boat!"
Listening to Shao Qingchi talking about the ups and downs of the princes' fortunes in the same year in the past, a chill of vigilance gradually rose in his heart, and he felt terrified.He couldn't tell whether Zhuang Shijing was really sure and planned to turn the clouds upside down, or whether he was just playing tricks, but no matter which one, it made people instinctively feel dangerous.
"Brother Mengxian has an excellent opinion. It seems that I am indeed short-sighted and too stubborn." He said cautiously, while thinking about how to divert the topic and end the derailed conversation.It was also at this moment that he finally made up his mind: he would rather take a step back on Qingzhang's fields than calm down and avoid the vortex of fighting between the princes. The water in it is too deep, and the Shao family can't afford it and there is no need to get involved.
"I said a few more words on the spur of the moment, but I surprised you." Zhuang Shijing looked at his words, and he didn't understand what he was thinking. going to leave."
Shao Qingchi suddenly felt a little overwhelmed, his attitude was too obvious, as if he was timid and afraid of getting into trouble, so he hurriedly tried to persuade him to stay.
"Brother Shao, don't think too much. Jinling has put an end to the wind and waves, and I will do nothing if I stay. I really plan to leave." Zhuang Shijing didn't care, he brushed off his robe, got up and said seriously, "You and I are not A man of the same way, brother Jun Ting is proud of his talent, although he has no shortage of schemes, he is still a gentleman who walks the right way; while a certain person in my village is a counselor, he is doing deceitful ways, and his schemes are based on people's hearts. It is implicating you, don't live it now, there may be a time when we will return together by different routes in the future."
Speaking so frankly, it was hard for Shao Qingchi to stay any longer, but he felt like letting go of a big rock in his heart.He asked where the other party wanted to go, Zhuang Shijing didn't hide anything, and said with a smile: "Hangzhou, Min's family."
Among the two prefectures in the south of the Yangtze River that were the first to implement Qingzhang Tianmu, Jinling Mansion progressed more smoothly than Hangzhou Mansion despite the same ups and downs. Perhaps because the Shao family, the head of the gentry in Jinling, had begun to soften and retreat, while the Min family in Hangzhou was still. For the sake of the boycott.
Asking the aristocratic family to return the fertile land they have already occupied is like forcing them to cut their flesh. The process will definitely be unwilling and bitter.It is said that Shao Qingchi, the patriarch of the Shao family, was also charged by King Ning because of his family's failure to live up to expectations. He reluctantly chose to compromise for the sake of the whole family. It is far bigger than the Shao family, and it is not a tiger's mouth to grab food, but a tiger's mouth to pull out teeth.
At the beginning of June, Luo Pingyuan saw that Jinling was on the right track and progressed in an orderly manner, so he decided to rush to Yuhang.The reason why he was in a hurry, besides completing government affairs as soon as possible, was also an important reason why he was eager to capture Wei Wuze.In the battle of Wanjian Villa, more than a dozen dead soldiers and killers were captured alive. After interrogation and tracking, they finally grasped some clues about the haunting of the Youming Dao.
Luo Pingyuan calculated the date, and the time he could stay in the south of the Yangtze River was limited, and in three months at the latest, he and his brother had to set off on their way home.If Qingluan was still not found before then, he had no choice but to go back to Luo City with regrets.
Also at the beginning of the month, everyone in Langhuan waited day and night, and finally welcomed the distinguished guest who had been waiting for many days. Under the escort of Xuanshuang, the owner of Mengxian Valley, Xi Minghua, arrived in Jinling after many days of traveling.
Everyone in Huaibi Village was very happy, and Luo Pingyuan was also overjoyed when he heard the news. King Jing fell ill this time, and his recovery was obviously slow, and he was bedridden for most of the day.Although he seems to be in good spirits, every time Luo Pingyuan sees his brother's pale complexion, he always feels unsteady hanging in the air.
He has already formed a certain dependence on Xi Minghua. Seeing Master Xi Gu coming to King Jing's bed with a look of hesitation, it was like returning to Lancang Residence in Luocheng. leave.Just like hiding his whereabouts when he first arrived in Jinling, he plans to go to Hangzhou in disguise, and he will not disclose his identity for the time being.
The person who was in the worst mood was probably Dr. Xi himself. After carefully taking the pulse of King Jing, he went out with a sullen expression on his face, obviously extremely dissatisfied with the patient's physical condition.For two full days, the owner of Mengxian Valley didn't speak well when he met anyone. He looked at everyone's eyes, as if everyone was a prodigal son who wasted his hard work and wasted his hard work.
Luo Yanhua knew that Wei Wuze was cunning and cruel, so he was worried that Luo Pingyuan would go to Hangzhou alone to deal with it, but just as he showed a little intention of going himself, Xi Ming painted a cold face and pressed him down: "If you still want to die, rest, at least 20 days, it is strictly forbidden to think wildly and exhaust your energy! You are too reckless! Think every time you get sick, you can get better, and every time you get damaged, you can make up for it?" The voice was extremely serious, in order to strengthen Threatening, he said coldly, "I'll put my words first. Sect Master Jiang disobeyed the doctor's order and left the village without permission. The owner of this Valley turned around and left, and immediately went back to Mengxian Valley!"
When he lost his temper, his aura was much stronger than the soft-spoken Mr. Tang Yu, and a group of subordinates fell silent and cast helpless glances at the master.The little fox lying next to him shook its fluffy tail and slipped into King Jing's arms.
"Brother Huang, you can rest assured to rest for a while, and I will take care of things properly." Luo Pingyuan persuaded.
Luo Yanhua couldn't help it, he was indeed prone to dizziness and fatigue after a little work, and his cough didn't heal completely. He knew that he couldn't force it, so he had to let Bai Qingyuan, who was familiar with the situation, and Guan Chan, who was careful and flexible, follow King Ning to act, and explained some details .
Everyone was ordered to disperse, and Luo Pingyuan stayed alone to talk for a while, then bid farewell and returned to the posthouse.King Jing drank a bowl of medicine and was about to lie down to rest when Gu Yu came in from outside: "My lord, Manager Yang is asking to see you."
Luo Yanhua nodded, slightly surprised in his heart, Yang Yue has been assisting King Ning recently, and will set off for Hangzhou together tomorrow, he begged to see him alone before leaving, not knowing what was important.
"Your Highness, I'm taking the liberty to ask you to see me, and I've delayed your rest." Yang Yue came in to salute, with a slightly reserved look, which has rarely appeared since he followed King Jing for more than a year, "This subordinate has one thing in mind, Somehow worried."
He paused: "I heard that that person has already lived in the Min family's mansion and was regarded as a guest of honor. It seems that he has some skills."
"Isn't that very good? If you are an ordinary person, you can't be the number one counselor in the prince's mansion." Jing Wang nodded, "In the past month, because of his secret help, we saved a lot of trouble. I think Shao Qingchi would have known it earlier. Retired due to difficulties, and Mr. Zhuang's lobbying efforts are among them."
"It's just, Your Highness," Yang Yue hesitated, considering his words, "After all, Zhuang Shijing has been treated by the crown prince for many years and advised him. Maybe it's because his subordinates are too worried. Although you helped him escape from the East Palace, it can be said that it is a life-saving grace. I also vowed to turn to the light and make up for my mistakes, but people's hearts are unpredictable, especially for counselors who rely on intrigue and scheming for a living. Next, do you really want to let him contact the Fifth Highness directly?"
"Otherwise?" Luo Yanhua smiled, "Master Xi Gu doesn't allow me to go to Hangzhou. Does Zhuang Shijing order people to send it back to Jinling every time there is news, and then send it back to Pingyuan after I have read it?"
Yang Yue was at a loss for words for a while, before King Jing sent people to contact Zhuang Shijing, and then assisted the fifth prince according to the situation, he was in an active position, now that King Ning is going to Hangzhou to quell the chaos, it seems to be necessary to know the source of information.He also couldn't tell what he was worried about, what was wrong with him, he thought for a while and said: "It's because my subordinates overstepped the point. I met him a few times in Los Angeles, and I always felt that this person was ambitious and eloquent, which was a bit dangerous." .”
He paused for a moment, then said in a low voice: "Your Highness Fifth, you are becoming more and more mature in dealing with people now, and you are becoming more and more popular."
King Jing was silent. Among the subordinates who came and went, only Yang Yue still called himself His Highness, not the Lord or Suzerain. Understand the unpredictable and cruel court strategy.He must have felt something, so he ignored the presumptuous words to remind him.He unconsciously glanced at the roof beams, Ah Su should also understand, but he just didn't say anything.
In fact, he doesn't think Ping Yuan has changed. When he is by his side, he still loves to ask questions, frowns and thinks seriously, and expects approval and affirmation. Occasionally, he shows a bit of playful childishness, and that kind of natural concern... ...Perhaps in the eyes of others, King Ning has indeed shown more of an independent bearing, and is able to handle complicated government affairs with ease, and is more worthy of following, not as young as when he first returned to Beijing.Maybe as time goes by, some things will change and pass away unconsciously, but there should always be something that remains the same and can stay, just like the years that the two have experienced together, just like he believed in the deep, believed in The younger brother also trusts and needs him.
"As long as Zhuang Shijing is still willing to play a role, it doesn't matter what he thinks, what matters is Ping Yuan's thoughts." He said, trying to ignore the faint sadness in his heart, "There are bound to be many people around Ping Yuan, who are either full of strategy or full of ideas. Jixin, I have to pin my ambitions on him. Among them, there will always be ministers who come forward to instigate and speak out against me. What is the point of isolating a Zhuang Shijing?"
He smiled: "So Director Yang doesn't need to think too much, Ping Yuan has always been very opinionated, and he will have his own judgment. The trip to Hangzhou shows the enemy's dark side, so you should help him well."
The author's words:
In order not to make the plot too long, the contest with the gentry in the process of clearing Zhang Tianmu is omitted. Before King Jing left Los Angeles, he had a meeting with Zhuang Shijing in a teahouse and arranged for him to escape from the East Palace. Director Yang was also present at the time. , this small branch line is happily omitted because it is not very important.Trying to close the line, make a fist~~
"Yesterday, Zhao Tongzhi sent a letter, and the prefect Yao may not be able to withstand the pressure." Shao Qingchi pointed to the letter on the table, shook his head and sighed, "King Ning chases every three days, and compares every five days. As long as the progress is a little slow, the board will If you say hit it, you will hit it down, it is really gentle!"
He said again: "I heard that Yao Zhifu was so worried that he sighed and dragged his master to discuss how to deal with it every day, and his hair turned gray."
"Your Majesty is under the imperial order, and he is afraid of offending the gentry, so of course he has to frown." Zhuang Shijing laughed, "Now I can be regarded as brother Shao's master. I don't know what Dong Weng thinks after watching for half a month?"
"Sheng Yu, don't be joking, I can't afford to be your Dong Weng." Shao Qingchi waved his hand with a wry smile, "Why am I in a dilemma, this Fifth Highness came prepared, and if you don't get in, ordinary methods can deal with it. Even if it doesn't work, you have to ask Brother Xian to help you think of a countermeasure."
Zhuang Shijing smiled and did not speak, he spoke and listened to the sound. It could be seen that after a series of trials and wait-and-sees, Shao Qingchi's spirit had been greatly frustrated, and he felt a little bit of retreat.
"In the eyes of the common people, clearing the land and acres is for the benefit of the people, and the five princes follow the national law and follow the decree, and the means are second. The most important point is to occupy the righteousness." He slowly analyzed, "Forgive me To put it bluntly, no matter how much you feel wronged and dissatisfied, if you can't find out the flaws or catch his mistakes, you are doomed to be at a disadvantage. Besides, the big family is not monolithic."
There was something meaningful in his demeanor, Shao Qingchi remained silent.On the day King Ning made his official appearance, he was also among the officials and gentry in the Jinling Mansion. The deepest impression Luo Pingyuan gave him was not his youthful beauty, but his indifferent but decisive temperament. Once such a person made up his mind to be Something that is extremely difficult to be shaken or swayed by others.Compared with the prince who is good at winning people's hearts and exchanging interests, he may be a little immature, but he is definitely more difficult to deal with.
And the situation in the past few days also confirmed his thoughts.His Highness the Fifth Highness didn't accept invitations, and the famous gardens didn't stay. He sent them to the beautiful female shi to add fragrance, and the sedan chair couldn't even enter the side door of the post house, so he carried it back as it was.Whether it is the Qinhuai painting boat that captures the world's romance, or the beautiful woman in the south of the Yangtze River with Emei's slender waist, they all seem to have lost their temptation in front of this young prince.
On the other hand, King Ning's understanding of the land in the south of the Yangtze River and his ability to control the overall situation are astonishing, and he is far more difficult to deal with than expected.For all the tens of thousands of hectares of land under the Jinling Mansion, everything has already been figured out, and it is definitely not an excuse for households to make troubles.
All the big families of the gentry had originally agreed to focus on dragging the word formula, to act slowly, to magnify the difficulties, and to spend a lot of time on every dispensable detail, as long as the fifth prince who came from a long distance couldn't hold back and became flustered Proper, just wait for the censors and officials in the court to launch attacks one after another.
Then everyone discovered that none of the officials from the household department brought by His Highness King Ning was eating dry food.Only two days after disembarkation, the plots of each county and township have been clearly divided, and special personnel are assigned to keep an eye on the local households separately, accompanied by a complete set of schedules, rewards and punishments, so strict that there is almost no gap.
Then the aristocratic family resorted to the third trick, sending a group of well-known candidates and students to block the door outside the posthouse to meet them, and preached loudly to the crowds who gathered around to watch: It is the busy farming season, and Jinling, which should focus on farming and weaving However, the common people are disturbed by the importance of the land. Cultivated land is the top priority for every household. How can we be in a hurry, and we should wait until the autumn harvest is over for a detailed investigation. Now His Royal Highness is urging him in a hurry. Isn’t it contrary to the good intention of the court to be sympathetic to the people? Turning a good thing into a bad thing?
In the eyes of experienced officials, scholar scholars are the most difficult kind of people to deal with. They can't be too soft or too hard. If they are not careful, they will be attacked by scholars, leaving an indelible stain.On the first day, the generous speeches of the Confucian scholars really aroused onlookers and discussions, and the fifth prince really held his breath, allowing them to toss in front of the door for three hours, except for sending a few subordinates to persuade them, they just ignored them.On the second day, the same group of students gathered outside the post house again in high spirits. This time, they were invited into a spacious hall, and it was not the officials of the household department, let alone His Highness Ning Wang himself, who came out to entertain them, but someone else. A group of young scholars of the same age, most of whom were from Hunan and Hubei provinces with their accents, bowed their hands politely and said: "The more you argue, the clearer the truth. I will travel here just in time for a meeting. I would like to have a one-day debate with talented scholars in Jinling. The local elders are on the sidelines. His Highness the Fifth Highness said that if my dear brothers are really reasonable, he will consider your opinions."
There was a grand occasion around the posthouse that day. There were crowds of people inside and outside the gate, full of common people who joined in the fun. In the hall, students were fighting against students, and Jiangsu and Zhejiang were facing each other. , Ten fingers do not touch the spring water, and it is impossible to do farm work; but most of the people are born in poor families, have suffered a lot and are familiar with farming and mulberry. After heated debates, the outcome can be imagined.People soon heard that these students who helped King Ning argue came from Xiaoxiang Pavilion, a famous academy by the Dongting Lake.
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Shao Qingchi originally thought that King Ning was in charge of the Jingyu Guard, and he was a master of martial arts. When encountering problems, he would definitely not be able to resist being simple and rude and using force, so he would have an excuse to attack aggressively.Unexpectedly, after a few rounds of fighting, His Highness the Fifth Highness, not to mention showing off his blood and courage, is simply gentle and gentle, which makes people feel a sense of frustration that cannot be seen through; and the overall demeanor is low-key and pragmatic beyond his age.Only then did he believe that it was said that the five princes were all-rounders in both civil and military affairs, not because of their fame, but because he still underestimated his opponent.
Other big clans probably had similar thoughts, and the attitudes of the several patriarchs began to be ambiguous. Although they deliberately concealed it, Shao Qingchi still felt the evasion and hesitation in their words. After all, everyone has a big family business, relatives and children. Willing to toast instead of fine wine to offend a promising prince?
"Junting, in terms of reputation and literary talents, you are one of the best celebrities in the south of the Yangtze River. The Xu and Pang families in Jinling City also respect you." Junting is Shao Qingchi's name. Seeing that he was silent, Zhuang Shijing first complimented him before continuing. , "But looking at what you are doing now, you should not continue to wade in the muddy water. People are strong and dragons do not overwhelm local snakes, but King Ning is not an ordinary dragon crossing the river. He has Langhuan to help him, Jiangsu and Zhejiang Susong, and there are supporters everywhere. You know Why did I regard a martial arts conference so important before, and why haven't I given you a single idea recently?"
He sighed, "Because the general situation is gone, King Ning helped Langhuan win the sword test meeting, which means that in the Jiangnan border, King Jing's potential power completely suppressed the prince. In the court, without the support of the prince, Xue Songnian became increasingly helpless and powerless. If you turn the situation around, you are destined to be unable to compete no matter whether it is overtly or secretly!"
Shao Qingchi was startled when he heard that, after all, it was difficult for him to understand the affairs of the Jianghu. Zhuang Shijing suggested to ask the Nangong family for help, starting with the pure Jun sword, and he planned to inquire about it.As a result, the situation of the martial arts conference changed. Not only did the sword remain in the hands of King Ning, but the eldest son of the Nangong family was attacked and killed. It is said that he was involved in the conspiracy.
After this setback, his confidence in Zhuang Shijing inevitably declined, so he seldom asked him for advice.But at this moment, listening to the other party's thorough analysis of the situation, he couldn't help but feel a little admiration.
"Since we've already decided that we're going to lose, why did we delay talking until now." He said calmly with his well-maintained face, "Could it be that you, Zhuang Shengyu, still want to watch a good show before you retreat?"
He didn't forget that Zhuang Shijing said that he would secretly help the prince in the south of the Yangtze River, but the words were still in his ears. If he saw that the limelight was not right, he would give up completely.
"No, no. I said I can't argue, but I suggest that Brother Shao don't need to be too persistent in clearing the accounts, especially not to force himself to take the lead for a gamble. After all, the Shao family still has something in the hands of His Highness the Fifth Prince." Zhuang Shijing shook his head and said , "I really don't know good people. From the beginning to the end, I was only thinking of you. If you don't let your brother fight a few times in person, these words are useless. As for me, who said I want to withdraw?"
His tone suddenly turned serious, and his eyes sparkled: "everything in the world, is it that evil is auspicious, and auspicious is evil. In the past year, the crown prince has gone from prosperity to decline, and one of the biggest mistakes is that he mistakenly believed that King Jing and King Ning were at odds. In fact, although there is a rift between the eldest prince and the fifth prince, they are not without friendship. It is not impossible to choose to join forces to achieve their respective goals. King Ning is new to the government and needs the guidance and support of King Jing, and King Jing also relies on King Ning Covering the mediation in front of the king, the reason why the two can cooperate tacitly is precisely because they need to deal with the great enemy of the prince. Now the prince has become a day and night, but King Ning is attacking the city and conquering the territory. He is hot every day, and his status is no longer comparable to the original. The brother's relationship will also change from cooperation to rivalry, plus the original rift, how long can the balance between the two be maintained? To be honest, I have been waiting for this opportunity since I went down to the south of the Yangtze River by boat!"
Listening to Shao Qingchi talking about the ups and downs of the princes' fortunes in the same year in the past, a chill of vigilance gradually rose in his heart, and he felt terrified.He couldn't tell whether Zhuang Shijing was really sure and planned to turn the clouds upside down, or whether he was just playing tricks, but no matter which one, it made people instinctively feel dangerous.
"Brother Mengxian has an excellent opinion. It seems that I am indeed short-sighted and too stubborn." He said cautiously, while thinking about how to divert the topic and end the derailed conversation.It was also at this moment that he finally made up his mind: he would rather take a step back on Qingzhang's fields than calm down and avoid the vortex of fighting between the princes. The water in it is too deep, and the Shao family can't afford it and there is no need to get involved.
"I said a few more words on the spur of the moment, but I surprised you." Zhuang Shijing looked at his words, and he didn't understand what he was thinking. going to leave."
Shao Qingchi suddenly felt a little overwhelmed, his attitude was too obvious, as if he was timid and afraid of getting into trouble, so he hurriedly tried to persuade him to stay.
"Brother Shao, don't think too much. Jinling has put an end to the wind and waves, and I will do nothing if I stay. I really plan to leave." Zhuang Shijing didn't care, he brushed off his robe, got up and said seriously, "You and I are not A man of the same way, brother Jun Ting is proud of his talent, although he has no shortage of schemes, he is still a gentleman who walks the right way; while a certain person in my village is a counselor, he is doing deceitful ways, and his schemes are based on people's hearts. It is implicating you, don't live it now, there may be a time when we will return together by different routes in the future."
Speaking so frankly, it was hard for Shao Qingchi to stay any longer, but he felt like letting go of a big rock in his heart.He asked where the other party wanted to go, Zhuang Shijing didn't hide anything, and said with a smile: "Hangzhou, Min's family."
Among the two prefectures in the south of the Yangtze River that were the first to implement Qingzhang Tianmu, Jinling Mansion progressed more smoothly than Hangzhou Mansion despite the same ups and downs. Perhaps because the Shao family, the head of the gentry in Jinling, had begun to soften and retreat, while the Min family in Hangzhou was still. For the sake of the boycott.
Asking the aristocratic family to return the fertile land they have already occupied is like forcing them to cut their flesh. The process will definitely be unwilling and bitter.It is said that Shao Qingchi, the patriarch of the Shao family, was also charged by King Ning because of his family's failure to live up to expectations. He reluctantly chose to compromise for the sake of the whole family. It is far bigger than the Shao family, and it is not a tiger's mouth to grab food, but a tiger's mouth to pull out teeth.
At the beginning of June, Luo Pingyuan saw that Jinling was on the right track and progressed in an orderly manner, so he decided to rush to Yuhang.The reason why he was in a hurry, besides completing government affairs as soon as possible, was also an important reason why he was eager to capture Wei Wuze.In the battle of Wanjian Villa, more than a dozen dead soldiers and killers were captured alive. After interrogation and tracking, they finally grasped some clues about the haunting of the Youming Dao.
Luo Pingyuan calculated the date, and the time he could stay in the south of the Yangtze River was limited, and in three months at the latest, he and his brother had to set off on their way home.If Qingluan was still not found before then, he had no choice but to go back to Luo City with regrets.
Also at the beginning of the month, everyone in Langhuan waited day and night, and finally welcomed the distinguished guest who had been waiting for many days. Under the escort of Xuanshuang, the owner of Mengxian Valley, Xi Minghua, arrived in Jinling after many days of traveling.
Everyone in Huaibi Village was very happy, and Luo Pingyuan was also overjoyed when he heard the news. King Jing fell ill this time, and his recovery was obviously slow, and he was bedridden for most of the day.Although he seems to be in good spirits, every time Luo Pingyuan sees his brother's pale complexion, he always feels unsteady hanging in the air.
He has already formed a certain dependence on Xi Minghua. Seeing Master Xi Gu coming to King Jing's bed with a look of hesitation, it was like returning to Lancang Residence in Luocheng. leave.Just like hiding his whereabouts when he first arrived in Jinling, he plans to go to Hangzhou in disguise, and he will not disclose his identity for the time being.
The person who was in the worst mood was probably Dr. Xi himself. After carefully taking the pulse of King Jing, he went out with a sullen expression on his face, obviously extremely dissatisfied with the patient's physical condition.For two full days, the owner of Mengxian Valley didn't speak well when he met anyone. He looked at everyone's eyes, as if everyone was a prodigal son who wasted his hard work and wasted his hard work.
Luo Yanhua knew that Wei Wuze was cunning and cruel, so he was worried that Luo Pingyuan would go to Hangzhou alone to deal with it, but just as he showed a little intention of going himself, Xi Ming painted a cold face and pressed him down: "If you still want to die, rest, at least 20 days, it is strictly forbidden to think wildly and exhaust your energy! You are too reckless! Think every time you get sick, you can get better, and every time you get damaged, you can make up for it?" The voice was extremely serious, in order to strengthen Threatening, he said coldly, "I'll put my words first. Sect Master Jiang disobeyed the doctor's order and left the village without permission. The owner of this Valley turned around and left, and immediately went back to Mengxian Valley!"
When he lost his temper, his aura was much stronger than the soft-spoken Mr. Tang Yu, and a group of subordinates fell silent and cast helpless glances at the master.The little fox lying next to him shook its fluffy tail and slipped into King Jing's arms.
"Brother Huang, you can rest assured to rest for a while, and I will take care of things properly." Luo Pingyuan persuaded.
Luo Yanhua couldn't help it, he was indeed prone to dizziness and fatigue after a little work, and his cough didn't heal completely. He knew that he couldn't force it, so he had to let Bai Qingyuan, who was familiar with the situation, and Guan Chan, who was careful and flexible, follow King Ning to act, and explained some details .
Everyone was ordered to disperse, and Luo Pingyuan stayed alone to talk for a while, then bid farewell and returned to the posthouse.King Jing drank a bowl of medicine and was about to lie down to rest when Gu Yu came in from outside: "My lord, Manager Yang is asking to see you."
Luo Yanhua nodded, slightly surprised in his heart, Yang Yue has been assisting King Ning recently, and will set off for Hangzhou together tomorrow, he begged to see him alone before leaving, not knowing what was important.
"Your Highness, I'm taking the liberty to ask you to see me, and I've delayed your rest." Yang Yue came in to salute, with a slightly reserved look, which has rarely appeared since he followed King Jing for more than a year, "This subordinate has one thing in mind, Somehow worried."
He paused: "I heard that that person has already lived in the Min family's mansion and was regarded as a guest of honor. It seems that he has some skills."
"Isn't that very good? If you are an ordinary person, you can't be the number one counselor in the prince's mansion." Jing Wang nodded, "In the past month, because of his secret help, we saved a lot of trouble. I think Shao Qingchi would have known it earlier. Retired due to difficulties, and Mr. Zhuang's lobbying efforts are among them."
"It's just, Your Highness," Yang Yue hesitated, considering his words, "After all, Zhuang Shijing has been treated by the crown prince for many years and advised him. Maybe it's because his subordinates are too worried. Although you helped him escape from the East Palace, it can be said that it is a life-saving grace. I also vowed to turn to the light and make up for my mistakes, but people's hearts are unpredictable, especially for counselors who rely on intrigue and scheming for a living. Next, do you really want to let him contact the Fifth Highness directly?"
"Otherwise?" Luo Yanhua smiled, "Master Xi Gu doesn't allow me to go to Hangzhou. Does Zhuang Shijing order people to send it back to Jinling every time there is news, and then send it back to Pingyuan after I have read it?"
Yang Yue was at a loss for words for a while, before King Jing sent people to contact Zhuang Shijing, and then assisted the fifth prince according to the situation, he was in an active position, now that King Ning is going to Hangzhou to quell the chaos, it seems to be necessary to know the source of information.He also couldn't tell what he was worried about, what was wrong with him, he thought for a while and said: "It's because my subordinates overstepped the point. I met him a few times in Los Angeles, and I always felt that this person was ambitious and eloquent, which was a bit dangerous." .”
He paused for a moment, then said in a low voice: "Your Highness Fifth, you are becoming more and more mature in dealing with people now, and you are becoming more and more popular."
King Jing was silent. Among the subordinates who came and went, only Yang Yue still called himself His Highness, not the Lord or Suzerain. Understand the unpredictable and cruel court strategy.He must have felt something, so he ignored the presumptuous words to remind him.He unconsciously glanced at the roof beams, Ah Su should also understand, but he just didn't say anything.
In fact, he doesn't think Ping Yuan has changed. When he is by his side, he still loves to ask questions, frowns and thinks seriously, and expects approval and affirmation. Occasionally, he shows a bit of playful childishness, and that kind of natural concern... ...Perhaps in the eyes of others, King Ning has indeed shown more of an independent bearing, and is able to handle complicated government affairs with ease, and is more worthy of following, not as young as when he first returned to Beijing.Maybe as time goes by, some things will change and pass away unconsciously, but there should always be something that remains the same and can stay, just like the years that the two have experienced together, just like he believed in the deep, believed in The younger brother also trusts and needs him.
"As long as Zhuang Shijing is still willing to play a role, it doesn't matter what he thinks, what matters is Ping Yuan's thoughts." He said, trying to ignore the faint sadness in his heart, "There are bound to be many people around Ping Yuan, who are either full of strategy or full of ideas. Jixin, I have to pin my ambitions on him. Among them, there will always be ministers who come forward to instigate and speak out against me. What is the point of isolating a Zhuang Shijing?"
He smiled: "So Director Yang doesn't need to think too much, Ping Yuan has always been very opinionated, and he will have his own judgment. The trip to Hangzhou shows the enemy's dark side, so you should help him well."
The author's words:
In order not to make the plot too long, the contest with the gentry in the process of clearing Zhang Tianmu is omitted. Before King Jing left Los Angeles, he had a meeting with Zhuang Shijing in a teahouse and arranged for him to escape from the East Palace. Director Yang was also present at the time. , this small branch line is happily omitted because it is not very important.Trying to close the line, make a fist~~
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