On the third day, Qiu Yizhi already knew the time pattern for officials to go to court, so he deliberately got up very late, took his time to finish lunch, and then visited his master Zhongli Kuang's house in the evening.
Zhongli Kuang was really busy with everything, and he started seeing people and doing things as soon as he came to court. However, when he heard that Qiu Yi had come to visit before, he hastily dismissed the officials in front of him and ordered someone to tell Qiu Yi to come in.
Zhongli Kuang was always very cunning and strict, and he always had a serious look. Qiu Yizhi respected and feared him.
Therefore, after he sat upright and listened to the master's instructions, he stood up, bowed respectfully, and said: "Master's teachings, Yi Zhi has memorized them. When I get back, I will abide by the master's instructions and live up to my master's teachings." High hopes.”
Zhongli Kuang paid no attention to his slightly hypocritical perfunctory, but asked Qiu Yizhi: "Yizhi, when you come to Beijing this time and see your adoptive father, the emperor, how does he look now?"
Qiu Yizhi was shocked when he heard this, and hurriedly replied: "The Emperor Long Yan, how can we, as ministers, go against it?"
Zhongli Kuang nodded, still with an unfathomable expression, and said: "It doesn't matter. This is the prime minister's residence, and there are no ears when talking to others across the wall. Just make your promise."
Qiu Yizhi thought: This master of his is the most cautious in his work. Although he didn't know the meaning of his question, since he said no one would eavesdrop, it must be very confidential.
So Qiu Yizhi carefully recalled the scene when he saw Zheng Rong, and then said: "The emperor is in the prime of spring and autumn, and his complexion is rosy. From the student's point of view, except for being slightly tired, there is nothing unusual. What's more, the master's medical skills are deep and deep. , with the master protecting him, even if the emperor is ill occasionally, it will not matter. "
Zhongli Kuang didn't say anything. He stared at Qiu Yizhi for a long time with an unpredictable look in his triangular eyes, and then said: "In fact, the Holy Dragon Body has hidden dangers. I'm afraid it's not what it seems on the surface." So healthy.”
Hearing this, Qiu Yizhi almost screamed: "What? How is it possible!" He tried his best to lower his voice and asked in a questioning tone, "My foster father was born in the army and has been working hard in the military camp for many years. Colds and coughs are rare, so how can the master say that he has an underlying disease? "
Zhongli Kuang breathed a sigh of relief and said: "It's no wonder you don't believe it. The emperor of the Zheng family is no better than the previous dynasty, and his life span is extremely long. The emperor also practices martial arts and has a good figure. If this is the case, although the emperor cannot Longevity is limitless, but it is not unusual to live to the age of seventy or eight.”
"However!" He deliberately added an accent to these two words, "Last year, the emperor was framed by the pseudo-emperor Zheng Yao and imprisoned. Although he escaped whole body, in fact, his lungs were damaged under the torture. If it weren't for The emperor is in good health, otherwise he would have fallen ill by now."
Qiu Yizhi was stunned after hearing this. After being stunned for a long time, he said: "I... I can't see it at all."
Zhongli Kuang let out a long breath and said: "It's not just you? Apart from me and the emperor, you are the only one in the world who knows about this matter, and even your brothers don't know about it. "
Qiu Yizhi hurriedly said: "This is an important matter related to the safety of the world. Yizhi must keep it a secret and never reveal a word about it under any circumstances."
Zhongli Kuang nodded happily and said, "It's good that you know."
His eyes suddenly softened, and he continued: "Actually, among my several disciples, you, Qiu Yizhi, are the most respected. I am telling you this secret of heaven, and there is no other reason. I just want you to hurry up." Make preparations, save your resources first, don’t serve the Zheng family all your life, only to end up with nothing.”
His words really came from the bottom of his heart, which immediately made Qiu Yi feel inexplicable. Tears fell from his eyes, and he only murmured: "Master... Master..."
Zhongli Kuang still had the same unpredictable expression: "I have said it before. After you have made great achievements, you can still withdraw and retreat, which is much better than me. However, you have devoted yourself to this fame and fortune. , I’m afraid it won’t be easy if you really want to be free from the world. It is said that if you don’t have long-term worries, you will have immediate worries, and the same is true - if you don’t have immediate worries, you will have long-term worries. "
Qiu Yizhi burst into tears and kept nodding his head: "The student has taken note of it, the student has taken note of it."
Zhongli Kuang finally felt a little moved and said, "You are very talented and have extensive experience. I'm afraid I will have nothing to teach you in the future..."
Qiu Yizhi felt faintly sad when he heard Zhongli Kuang's words, and said hurriedly: "Sir, he is very knowledgeable, and students will never be able to learn anything from him in their lifetime."
Zhongli Kuang changed the topic and asked: "Then what are your plans in the future?"
Qiu Yizhi replied: "What else can the student plan? I think it's too early today. I'll go to the emperor for training first, then say goodbye to the third brother, and then leave Beijing south."
Zhongli Kuang nodded and said: "It is also a good idea to leave the capital as soon as possible, a place of right and wrong. I will say one more thing. The Emperor's Sacred Heart is still undecided. You and your brothers should neither be too distant nor too close... Do you understand? "
Hearing Zhongli Kuang hesitate to speak, Qiu Yizhi had already guessed the meaning of his words. She quickly bowed her head and agreed repeatedly: "Student understands, student understands."
The master and apprentice talked for a while, and then Qiu Yizhi resigned.
Zhongli Kuang's Prime Minister's Mansion was near the Imperial City. Qiu Yizhi walked a few steps and reached the foot of the Imperial City. He used the famous invitation given to him by Zheng Rong and entered the Imperial City easily.
At this time, Zheng Rong was still reviewing memorials in the Shuli Hall. Hearing Qiu Yi's request to see him, he called him in without thinking.
Qiu Yizhi had just heard from Zhong Lizhi that Zheng Rong was secretly ill. Now he looked carefully at Zheng Rong's face, and there was indeed a layer of black air between his eyebrows.
However, how could Qiu Yizhi dare to reveal such a royal secret so easily? After listening to Zheng Rong's words quietly, he finally couldn't help it and said: "All the ministers will take note of the emperor's words. I also ask the emperor to be able to Saving time and relaxing is the way of civility and martial arts!"
Zheng Rong was not very pleased after hearing this, and said: "This is also your filial piety. I know it in my heart. I still said the same thing, you have made great contributions to me, and your affection is the same as that of a biological father and son. I will never I'm sorry for you. You should also take care of yourself and remember my words - I intend to keep your Qiu Yizhi for my son."
Zheng Rong had brought up the topic of heir in front of Qiu Yizhi countless times. Qiu Yizhi did not dare to say a word and only promised: "I obey the decree."
Zheng Rong said again: "You have extraordinary talents. The small Shanyin County cannot support a great Bodhisattva like you. If one day you get tired of being a county magistrate, just write to me and you will be able to move your position immediately."
Qiu Yizhi said humbly: "How can I, a humble minister with little talent and little virtue, withstand such ridiculous praise from the emperor? I only wish to govern Shanyin County into a paradise for the Holy Majesty, even if I live up to the great trust of the Holy Majesty."
Zheng Rong seemed a little disappointed after hearing this. He let out a "hmm" in his nostrils and said, "That's fine with you. I still have hundreds of memorials to review. After you go down, go talk to Zheng Xin and also go to Zhongli." Sir, I'm busy. You don't need to come to my place to say goodbye before you leave. If you have nothing else to do, just leave."
This is an eviction order.
Qiu Yizhi quickly stood up, bowed deeply to Zheng Rong, and then slowly retreated.
As soon as he left the gate of the Shuli Palace, Qiu Yizhi thought about how long it would take to see his adoptive father again, and unexpectedly broke into the palace again. His knees went weak and he fell to the ground, choking and saying: " Yi Zhi has traveled thousands of miles, and I don’t know when I will see Tian Yan again... Let Yi Zhi kowtow to the emperor... to his adoptive father again! "
After saying that, he kowtowed on the ground like pounding garlic.
When Zheng Rong, who was buried behind a mountain of memorials, saw it, he couldn't help but sigh with emotion. He left the memorial in his hand, walked to Qiu Yizhi, supported him with his own hands, and said, "Why should Yizhi be like this? If you really miss me, Just come to Beijing at any time; I will miss you, and you will be here in half a month at most after the evangelism is over. Also, don’t be lazy, and write to me more often. You can say anything in your letters... "
As he spoke, Zheng Rong's eyes gradually became moist...
Qiu Yizhi was afraid that if he stayed in the capital for a long time, he would inevitably be involved in the whirlpool of right and wrong, so he said goodbye to his third brother that day, called Captain Chi Jiming, and meandered south to the south of the Yangtze River overnight.
He had already discussed with Zheng Xin and Zhongli Kuang in advance that instead of taking the land route, he would leave Tongguan first and go south via the canal. He would not stop at Nanjing, but would disembark directly at Hangzhou at the end of the canal, and then go straight to Shanyin County via a slightly detoured route. .
Shanyin County still looks aloof from the world, but it has secretly accumulated an unknown amount of power, which is about to burst out and turn Jiangnan's officialdom upside down.
As for Qiu Yi, who was the initiator of this tsunami, of course he did not dare to take it lightly, and he had no time to admire the long-lost mountains outside the city. He immediately entered the city and went straight to the Shanyin County Government Office, wanting to ask Zhao Chengxiao, who had been staying in the county for the past few days. The situation in the county.
Unexpectedly, the county government office was empty, leaving only Wang Laowu and two soldiers to guard it.
Qiu Yizhi felt strange and asked quickly, but Wang Laowu said: "Brother Zhao went to the prison a few days ago..."
Qiu Yi was shocked and expected that things must have changed. She led Yuchi Jiming straight to the prison without waiting for Wang Laowu to finish his words.
After entering the prison, Qiu Yizhi felt relieved - it turned out that Zhao Chengxiao was not being guarded in the prison, but had led a dozen soldiers to live in it on his own initiative, which was convenient for the custody of serious criminals. Even the two sisters Yang Yinger and Yang Qiaoer also moved in.
He saw that Zhao Chengxiao had recovered, so he smiled and said: "It's all because Wang Laowu didn't speak clearly. I thought Brother Zhao was being imprisoned here by someone! But I didn't expect Brother Zhao to be so serious." -Although these prisoners are important, they are all tightly shackled. Why bother, Brother Zhao, to eat in prison with them? It’s not just to eat by yourself, even girls Ying’er and Qiaoer will eat with you. "
Zhao Chengxiao shook his head and said: "I had no choice but to move in! Ever since you came to Beijing, there have been a lot of people coming from the prefecture and the province. They took notes from several adults and said they wanted to let you go, and they kept pestering you." Unclear. However, the words sent by Wang Laowu made it clear: These people are important prisoners. How dare I let them go? At this point, the saying 'No one can be released without an adult's order' has been put to death, leaving those people helpless."
He paused and then said: "I'm afraid that these people will do things badly and imitate Li Shenshi's example to embarrass Ying'er and Qiao'er, so I brought them both here."
Qiu Yi nodded with great appreciation and said: "Brother Zhao is doing things like this, and there is nothing more appropriate. I have already discussed this matter with my stepfather, master and several brothers, and it will be done soon." ." (To be continued)