Zhaosin Temple received the order in a hurry, Xiao Chiye and Shen Zechuan were not wearing official robes, and the courtyard fell to their knees. The eunuch who came to preach the decree did not dare to put on a disguise, and when someone came out, he hurriedly began to read.
After the eunuch finished reading the imperial edict, he bowed to Xiao Chiye and said, "The Governor, please get up!"
Xiao Chiye received the order, and Chen Yang immediately called someone to make tea to serve.
"Zhaosin Temple is full of sickness," Xiao Chiye said, "I won't be asked to sit in the public house today."
"The Governor does not rest all day long and works on official duties. Even if you sit, you should ask the Governor to sit first." The eunuch happily drank a few sips of tea, then frowned and sighed, "How can this tea enter your population? Governor, now the emperor is also awake. , according to Elder Ge, you and Lord Zhenfu can rest."
"There are still people under the shed who have not been cured of the disease. What's the matter? Don't you dare to be careless." Xiao Chiye looked relaxed, and after a few words of greetings, he became acquainted with the eunuch, and the two stood in the courtyard, having tea and chatting. Xiao Chiye asked, "Did the emperor wake up today?"
The eunuch called Fu Man and said, "No, I only woke up in the morning. The ladies in the palace were crying with joy. The Queen Mother personally asked the imperial hospital to take care of her."
The words in this decree are all scene words, nothing more than to praise the imperial army, the Jinyiwei and the head of the household department for their quick action and timely defense, but how to reward them is just a passing.
Fu Man just took office, and he usually serves in the cabinet compound on weekdays. Cabinet officials despised eunuchs, and Hai Liangyi especially hated eunuchs, so Fuman used to run errands, and he couldn't see Hai Liangyi's face, so he had to back away and kneel to answer. Hai Liangyi asked what he answered, he didn't dare to gag, and he didn't dare to smile. Now he not only got a cup of hot tea here, but also saw that Governor Xiao is informal and a dashing person, so he gradually relaxed during the conversation, and he wanted to sell Xiao Chiye's affection, so as to make friends with Xiao Chiye.
"The slaves have been walking around the cabinet these days, carrying pots and cups for the old man, and I have heard some rumors about the governor." Fu Man moved two steps and said in a low voice.
Xiao Chiye's expression didn't change, he raised his hand to signal others to back away, hooked his shoulders with Fuman, and said, "That's the red man in front of Mr. Ge, I have to do things according to the weather now, what kind of wind is going to blow, it's all up to me. Guess. Father-in-law gave some pointers?"
Fu Man quickly said: "I don't dare to give advice. The governor is for the king and the people, and he has a bad conscience, and the old man knows it. This time, the awarding cabinet has also been considered for a few days. There is no bad thing, the governor is just waiting!"
Xiao Chiye only smiled: "I don't dare to be greedy for fame this time. It is not me who can calm down. The reward is big, and I am not at ease."
"Governor!" Fu Man patted his legs, "You are too humble, isn't it Shen Zechuan who is in charge of the Jinyiwei office?"
"Yeah," Xiao Chiye said, "he's a cold-faced person."
Hearing the news of their discord, Fuman smiled and said, "Who knew that this time the governor would get together with him? Now that the matter is over, he will definitely reward him. But as he is the Jinyiwei, how can he reward him? , the cabinet can't be arrogant, it depends on the emperor's intentions."
"He was promoted to Nan Zhenfu only by exception a few years ago, and now he is rewarded again. That's too fast." Xiao Chiye said, "Is there any objection from the cabinet?"
Fuman put the tea cup carefully and said, "The Governor is tired of him, so he naturally pays attention to him, but now the senior cabinet members are busy with other things. If he really gets promoted, no one dares to go to this matter Refuted the emperor's face. The emperor has been robbed in a row, and he is the old Haige, and now he is obedient. However, the slave and the governor said something selfish. This person is rising fast, but he has hidden dangers. The listing officials are all brothers with deep roots, that Shen Zechuan... Who can despise his family background? Now calling Shen Wei's name on the street can attract countless spittle stars. People are humiliated openly and secretly. If the merit is high and the reward is received, it will be envied by others. Jin Yiwei is a giant like a wolf like a tiger, and if he wants to secure the reward, he has to look at his ability!"
Xiao Chiye chatted with Fuman again and asked Chenyang to send the person out. Chen Yang sent it to the outside, helped Fuman, and when Fuman got on the horse, halfway through, he felt that his sleeves were heavy.
"The Governor is generous," Fuman shoved the silver back, "a man who is a friend."
* * *
Shen Zechuan met Liang Luoshan, heard him calculate the accounts clearly, and asked a few more questions. He could answer fluently and in a well-organized manner. It was a pity for this person to be an inexperienced official.
Shen Zechuan said, "In these few days of confusion, there are countless large and small pharmacies in Yedu, and the flow of medicinal materials is chaotic and cumbersome. You can remember it so clearly, and it took a lot of effort."
"That's what I do when I'm a low-ranking official. It's a matter of my own." Liang Luoshan said with concern, "Your lord looks good today."
"It's not a big problem until the medicine is cured." Shen Zechuan said, "This account needs to be copied, and the Ministry of Household keeps a copy, you have to report it, and give another copy to the Imperial Army, so that they can also have a bottom line."
A few days ago, the epidemic spread, people were panicking, and old hatreds and hatreds could be put aside, but now that the rain has stopped, it is time to reward the merits and deeds. The three parties are mixed in it.
Liang Luoshan was on duty down there, and he had seen a lot. He originally thought that Shen Zechuan was at odds with the Imperial Army, and now he should have his face flushed and his neck thick. Who knew that he would neither speak up nor make a statement, and he did not take credit for his work when he was done.
Liang Luoshan hesitated for a moment, but still said: "This account was ordered by the lord, so I just handed it over like this..."
"I'm confused when I'm sick. You do many things by yourself." Shen Zechuan closed the booklet, "I see that you are orderly and orderly, and you have been working in the Ministry of Household for many years, why are you only a case boss?"
Liang Luoshan seemed to have a premonition, and said in a stern voice: "I started working in the Ministry of Housing in the second year of Xiande. At that time, the Hua family members were above me... I was shy and could only do errands. I didn't have the money to open up the joints. , all the inspections and appraisals in these years are also low-medium, and there is nothing wrong with it."
Shen Zechuan was silent for a moment, and said, "Now that the emperor is open to talk, and the six departments are scarce, you don't have to be sad. When the opportunity comes, it will naturally come."
Liang Luoshan knew that Shen Zechuan wanted to remind him, so he hurriedly saluted and said, "Sir Zhenfu's kindness is unforgettable in his humble position!"
Shen Zechuan got up, but without saying anything, he lifted the curtain and went out. Liang Luoshan stared at the ground in a daze, and it took a long while to realize that he had already burst into tears.
He didn't tell Shen Zechuan that he was born in Juexi, and was delayed in studying for the first few decades, and he passed the exam a few years later. In the beginning, I went to the Ministry of Personnel as an official, which cost people money to top it off. Then I transferred to the Ministry of Industry. After a few years, I was excellent. Because I could count, I was transferred to the Ministry of Household. When I arrived at the Ministry of Household, I thought it was time to show off my skills, but it turned out that there was a brother from Huajiayuan, who was so confused that he did it, but it was his name on the newspaper. He wanted to find a way to go to other places, but the above didn't agree. They wanted to squeeze him as unpaid labor. He was squeezed again and again, and finally he became an official who was not even an official.
I thought it was a dream of arrogance and prosperity in my life, but I realized the vacuum [1], but I didn't expect fortune and misfortune to depend on each other, and it was another village.
* * *
Two days later, the ban in the palace was lifted, and the six departments were operating normally.
Shen Zechuan was clean, the manga robe and luan belt were put on again, and the saber was listed in front of the door. Xiao Chiye also packed up neatly, wearing a red robe of angry lion, looking tall and legs long.
The two of them said goodbye slyly.
"I'm going this way," Xiao Chiye whistled to summon Lang Taoxue and patted the horse's back, "Master Zhenfu will enter the palace with me?"
"The governor goes first," Shen Zechuan said politely, "the lowly duty is to report to the commander."
"It's not very pleasant to be next to people," Xiao Chiye got on his horse, "When are you coming up to play?"
"I'm afraid of heights," Shen Zechuan looked up at him, "you sit still."
"The funeral is cumbersome. Whether I can sit still or not depends on whether you are willing to show mercy." Xiao Chiye tapped his chest with his horsewhip, "Light it up."
The two of them parted in front of Zhaosin Temple. Shen Zechuan did not immediately go to look for Han Cheng, but drove to the place where Ji Gang and Qi Huilian were placed.
This small building is surrounded by a courtyard, and a half-dead pear tree is exposed on the wall. Shen Zechuan entered, walked through the courtyard and went up the stairs, but saw that the main hall door was closed, and there were no figures of Ji Gang and Qi Huilian.
Qiao Tianya noticed the strange atmosphere, and saw someone from the messy footsteps on the ground. He grabbed the handle of the knife in his hand, stepped forward, and said with a smile, "Is there no one? I will draw the knife when no one is there—"
A gust of wind suddenly blew, causing the dead branches of the pear tree to sway. The weeds in the courtyard hit the hem of the robe, Qiao Tianya looked around, and already realized that all the people inside and outside the courtyard were people.
"What kind of knife was drawn? They are all acquaintances." A rather weak voice came from the house, "Lan Zhou, why are you silent?"
The fierceness in Shen Zechuan's eyes loomed, but he laughed and said, "Second Young Master, are you cured?"
Xi Hongxuan was wrapped in fox fur in the house, and he lost a lot of weight, but his face was very ugly. Holding the tea cup, he squinted at the door, and said sullenly, "How dare I see you if it's not good? My brother, you have hidden a big man here, why don't you say hello!"
Shen Zechuan laughed, raised his hand to signal Qiao Tianya to step back, and pushed open the door abruptly. The dust in the door was startled, and the guards in the room all looked at him, all the swords were unsheathed, reflecting a snowy light.
Xi Hongxuan sat in the middle, holding the tea cup.
Shen Zechuan stepped in without fear, and said, "If one is stupid and one crazy, what kind of big man is he? If you want to take it, why don't you just tell me?"
Xi Hongxuan couldn't help laughing, and said, "If Qi Hui is not even a big man, then Hai Liangyi is not a rare thing! Lanzhou, Lanzhou, you have hidden deep enough! Master Yongyi personally teaches and guides, haha! I hope you will do it. an emperor?"
"He's crazy," Shen Zechuan took out his veil, wiped the dust without haste or slow, and glanced at Xi Hongxuan, "Are you afraid of a lunatic?"
"I'm afraid!" Xi Hongxuan suddenly threw the tea cup, "The madman taught a mad dog, and the bite caught me off guard and made me bloody!"
The surrounding blades suddenly approached.
Shen Zechuan snorted and said, "This is so unreasonable. If you want to kill me, first let me be an understanding ghost."
"Did you," Xi Hongxuan said in a dark voice, "played Lao Tzu with Xiao Er?"
The atmosphere in the room suddenly condensed, and a shadow hit Shen Zechuan's side face. He was silent for a moment, smiled suddenly, and propped himself against the edge of the table.
"yes."
Shen Zechuan looked at Xi Hongxuan, his eyes were dark, and he said contemptuously and evilly.
"I dare to say that, do you dare to believe it?"
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