After the postman left, Younger Sister Sun walked up to Ye Xiaotian and said in doubt: "Brother Xiaotian, what... what's going on? They arrested us fiercely, but don't they have to go to jail?"
A smile appeared on Ye Xiaotian's face, and he said: "Why do you care so much? Hehe, although the yard is small, the room is still spacious. You go, pick a room each, ask the kitchen to bring some hot water, and take a bath later Change your clothes, and I will take you to stroll around Nanjing City. Now that you are here, let’s be safe!”
Sister Sun has a rough heart, and Mao Wen has a big heart. Seeing that Ye Xiaotian is calm and composed, the two of them have a backbone, and immediately agreed happily, and rushed into the small courtyard happily.
Ye Xiaotian didn't go in. He didn't suffer any ill-treatment along the way. Although his clothes were slightly dirty, he wasn't unkempt, so he walked away. First, he came to have a look at the surrounding environment. what a big deal.
He was taken to Nanjing as a felon, but there was such a sudden change in his situation, and the order to arrest him came from above, so there must be some changes from above. He still doesn't know what happened in the court, what is certain is that the bizarre changes he encountered must have a great relationship with the changes in the court.
Thinking that Xu Boyi sent him to Nanjing to die in a rage, but he enjoyed a peaceful life here. After the police officers brought the news back to Hu County, Xu Boyi had an ugly expression on his face like eating shit, Ye Xiaotian couldn't help it. Stop laughing out loud.
Walking around, Ye Xiaotian became excited, and sang casually: "The spring scene is the most beautiful, and the green water Kenquan flows around the courtyard. The peach and apricot competition is like fire, and the workers stay, and they ride the bull when they have nothing to do. .Why is the banker so happy? Hugh, the emperor lives up to his honesty."
Ye Xiaotian's singing is full of sound and taste, and it's not inferior to the actors on the stage. His lingering lingering sound just stopped, and someone next to him suddenly answered: "I don't need to brag about being a banker. I'm tired of rich people in the city. .There is nowhere to go when I am full, and I catch toads in the puddle. Haha... "
This person's libretto is in the same scene as Ye Xiaotian's song, and this person's song is more charming than Ye Xiaotian's. Ye Xiaotian looked curiously, but saw a person singing the song with a full face Walking towards him with a smile.
This man was in his early thirties, with a white face and a slight beard, and a broad forehead. He looked dignified and made people fall in love with him at first sight. He cupped his hands to Ye Xiaotian with a smile, and said: "I don't want to meet a fellow friend here, I don't know Gao's name, but do you also live here?"
The posthouse was supposed to be a residence for officials who came here on business or passed by, but at this time, the rules and regulations were far less strict than in the early days of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. Some officials’ family members, relatives and friends often lived in the local posthouse when they went to other places. Not only does it save a lot in terms of travel expenses, but the posthouse is a temporary residence for officials, and the environment and safety are much higher than those of the inn. The family members, relatives and friends of these officials staying in the posthouse are called "staying".
Ye Xiaotian said with a smile: "My little brother's surname is Ye, Ye Xiaotian, the history of Hu County in Guizhou, temporarily living here for some reason. I don't know if my brother is..."
Seeing Ye Xiaotian's young age, the man didn't expect him to be an official at all, he only said that he was a relative or friend of a certain official staying at the inn, and when he heard that Ye Xiaotian reported himself as a canonist, he couldn't help showing a little surprise, and said : "It turns out that this is a classic history, disrespectful, disrespectful. My surname is Tang, my name is Xianzu, and I'm from Linchuan. Because someone in my father's generation is an official, Xi Yan stayed here for a while."
Ye Xiaotian smiled and said: "So it's Brother Tang, Brother Tang sang that line just now, but it's full of charm!"
This sentence scratched Tang Xianzu's itching spot, both of them were good at opera, so they walked together and chatted without knowing it.
I heard Tang Xianzu talk about his own background, but he was also born in a scholarly family. He has been famous since he was a child, and he has learned a lot. He is not only proficient in poetry, but also dabbling in astronomy, geography, medicine and divination. He became a scholar and passed the examination at the age of 21. Since then, he has been traveling all over the world to study.
Ye Xiaotian listened to his narration, and exclaimed: "Brother Tang is really knowledgeable. With Brother Tang's knowledge, he should be able to pick up bruises like grass in his official career. Why haven't he been admitted to Jinshi yet?"
When Tang Xianzu heard his question, he sneered and showed resentment in his expression. Ye Xiaotian knew there was something hidden when he saw it, so he immediately stopped asking. Tang Xianzu was silent for a moment, but he took the initiative to answer: "The imperial examination was originally a way to select talents and scholars, but today it has become a scam for high-ranking officials to engage in fraud and protect the wealth of their descendants. .”
Ye Xiaotian said: "How do you say that?"
Tang Xianzu said indifferently: "In the fifth year of Wanli, Tang also participated in the imperial examination. Coincidentally, Zhang Sixiu, the second son of Zhang Jiangling, the chief assistant of the dynasty, also took the exam in that subject. I hoped that Tang could associate with his son and cooperate with him in the imperial examination, but I didn't agree, and in the end... I offended Mr. Shoufu, so naturally I lost my name."
Tang Xianzu said: "At that time, there was a man named Shen Maoxue who agreed, and he was chosen as the number one scholar, while Zhang Sixiu, the son of the chief assistant, won the second place. In the eighth year of Wanli, Tang went to the exam again. Unfortunately, This time, Zhang Maoxiu, the third son of Zhang Shoufu, was going to take part in the imperial examination again. The Lord Shoufu asked his uncle to win over Tang to serve as a foil for his son, but Tang still refused. This time, the Lord Shoufu was even more unscrupulous and magnanimously chose his son As the number one scholar, Tang will naturally lose his name to Sun Shan again."
Ye Xiaotian said in surprise: "Zhang Jiangling is famous all over the world, I don't want to do such a thing, but my little brother has never heard of it."
Speaking of this, Ye Xiaotian couldn't help but glanced at Tang Xianzu, secretly admiring Zhang Jiangling's power, who dares to criticize him behind his back, once someone hears it, even if Zhang Jiangling doesn't show up, or even doesn't take it seriously, someone will flatter him Flattery and revenge, this soup is a scholar, but bold.
Seeing Ye Xiaotian's eyes, Tang Xianzu suddenly smiled and said, "Brother Ye thinks that you and I just met, and Tang has slandered the chief minister and told us, is it a bit shallow?"
Ye Xiaotian smiled slightly, Tang Xianzu said: "Brother Ye, why don't you know that Zhang Jiangling has passed away due to illness?"
Ye Xiaotian really didn't know anything about it, he stopped immediately and asked in astonishment: "Zhang Jiangling passed away?"
Tang Xianzu nodded and said: "That's right, I just passed the art not long ago. On the fourth day after Zhang Jiangling's death, Pan Sheng, who was recommended by him to join the cabinet, was impeached and forced to resign. After a day's rest, all the people who had been suppressed by Zhang Jiangling for a long time jumped out."
Tang Xianzu sighed, and said: "Now some people say that Zhang Jiangling didn't die of exhaustion and illness because he was busy with state affairs, but because he was addicted to women and often took the medicine of tigers and wolves. It was only for the sake of face that the court suppressed this matter. Mention, proclaim to the world with his death. There are also people impeaching Zhang Jiangling for occupying the mansion of the Liao Dynasty, taking bribes wantonly, and impeaching that some local officials repeatedly used public funds to build private houses for him in order to curry favor with him. ah."
Ye Xiaotian said: "Are these things true or false?"
Tang Xianzu pondered for a while, and said: "Nine out of ten are true. If you want to impeach a prestigious and well-known chief assistant, if you try to catch wind and shadow, you will be caught by Zhang Dang instead? However, in Tang From my point of view, although Zhang Jiangling's personal morals are deficient, he is not detrimental in the grand scheme of things!"
Ye Xiaotian said: "Brother Tang means..."
Tang Xianzu said: "Zhang Jiangling is a generation of geniuses born in the world. He has the talents of heroes. He is neatly controlled. All the officials are dignified. They all lead their posts. The discipline is in order. The court is awe-inspiring. Its effect can be seen day and night. After ten years of government, the country is peaceful and the country is rich. The soldiers are strong. They are especially good at employing people, preparing for the enemy, as in the present.
Think of him pacifying the chaos in Duman, using Lingyunyi to quell the chaos in Luopan, and expand the land for hundreds of miles; use Li Chengliang and Qi Jiguang to the north of the committee, Liao Zuo has won many victories, and the land has been conquered for thousands of miles; Juzheng's merits are like this, although he is suspected of being an authority shaker, compared with Yan Song, he is completely black and white, and he is really a good looker for the rest of his life!
According to Tang, as a prime minister, this is the most important aspect of him. There is no need for him to restrain himself according to the requirements of a saint. A person who can do great things can never become a saint. Those who can become saints can't do great things.
Therefore, his personal morality is inherently flawed, but it does not damage the integrity. But now those who criticize him with personal morality, are they doing it for justice? It is just to attack his policy with its moral flaws, and Zhang Jiangling's policy is undoubtedly a good strategy for the court to save the decline. Once it is damaged and corrupted, the consequences will be disastrous. "
When Ye Xiaotian heard this, he couldn't help admiring Tang Xianzu. It can be said that Tang Xianzu's personal future was ruined because of Zhang Jiangling's selfish thoughts, but when the wall fell and everyone pushed him down, and countless people fell into trouble, he could still be so fair. To evaluate this person, he is really open-minded and bright.
Ye Xiaotian praised Tang Xianzu, Tang Xianzu waved his hands and smiled: "Brother Ye is wrong, one is one, and the other is two. The so-called fairness is just speaking according to one's own conscience. Tang was born as a human being, but he only wanted to be worthy of his own. With a conscience, you can live calmly."
Tang Xianzu asked Ye Xiaotian about his background again, and when Ye Xiaotian told him about himself, Tang Xianzu laughed loudly and said: "Brother Ye, in my opinion, your expectations must be good. Although I don't know why you He went to jail, but the person who ordered you to be arrested must be Zhang Dang.
Now Zhang Dang has become a street rat, and the people who used to spare no effort to curry favor with them are now making trouble, just wanting to clear up the relationship. Who will deal with you at this time, so that they will be misunderstood? You can live here with peace of mind. Right now those big shots in Beijing are busy fighting for power and profit, and the big officials in the local area are all watching the situation. Only when all the dust settles, will anyone think of you. Unless the Zhang Party wins this game , otherwise you will surely save yourself from danger. "
Ye Xiaotian said with a smile: "I think so too. Zhang Jiangling's downfall is certainly regrettable, but for me personally, it is a great benefit."
Tang Xianzu said happily: "I will live in Nanjing for a while, and now I hit it off with Brother Ye, and we happen to see each other often. Now Tang is going out to meet some friends, does Brother Ye want to go with him?"
Ye Xiaotian hesitated and said: "This... Brother Tang's friend Ye Mou doesn't recognize him, so I'm afraid it's not right to go there boldly?"
Tang Xianzu smiled mysteriously, and said: "It's okay, it's okay. In terms of background, status and acquaintance, it's not convenient for Tang to interact with those people. These people are people who like opera, and they share the same interests as Tang. Let's get together. It's just watching plays, singing songs, and entertaining myself."
Ye Xiaotian said happily: "In that case, please wait a moment, brother Tang, Ye Mou washes up and changes clothes, let's go together."