The Fourteenth Year of Chenghua

Chapter 166: The Fifteen Truths of the Extra Story

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Sui Zhou was stunned for a moment.

He hadn't heard the name in a long time.

"Why die?"

Tang Fan sighed: "It's a long story."

Back then, with the help of Tang Fan, He Lin went to Miyun County to teach.

In the beginning, he didn't do well. Although he had the intention to start from scratch, he was stubborn and unsophisticated. He easily offended his boss. As a result, within a few months, he was isolated by his colleagues in the entire Miyun County.

Now, there was no one to help him or support him. He Lin finally realized that if he went to the dark again in this way, he would only be abandoned by everyone.

If he can screw up even this errand, not only will he have no face to go back to see the He family, but even Tang Fan will definitely not be able to give him any more help.

The cruelty of reality forced He Lin to wake up. He put down his body, lowered himself and started to make up for his past mistakes little by little.

At first, everyone still didn't want to see him. Miyun County had no real power in the first place, but this time it was completely empty. He couldn't move an inch in Miyun County, and no one took him seriously. He Lin no longer had the pride he used to be, and finally He was willing to calm down and do things in a down-to-earth manner. On the one hand, he changed his temperament and tried to make good friends with his colleagues and bosses. In his heart, he missed the benefits of Tang Yu that day.

How ridiculous, Tang Yu used to be obedient to him, not only did he not cherish it, but he was always picky. He regretted it and regretted it. He wanted to draw a clear line with Tang Yu. It can be seen that human nature is inherently cheap, especially for someone like He Lin.

After two years or so, the post of Miyun County's chief clerk was finally vacated. The county magistrate, seeing that He Lin had performed well in the past two years, also wanted to cultivate him, so he recommended him to be the chief clerk. It can be regarded as a grade, although it is the lowest level of Ming officials, but after taking this step, it will be much easier if you want to rise in the future.

There are more than 2,000 counties in Daming, and the territory is thousands of miles. Tang Fan is in charge of every day. He has countless things to deal with. In theory, of course, it is impossible to pay attention to a county's registrar. The reason why he occasionally pays attention to the news of Miyun County , must be because there is a He Lin there.

Although the husband and wife have separated, there have been many reunions in ancient times. Tang Yu and Xue Ling were not together at that time. Maybe after He Lin returned to the shore, the husband and wife could still be together. As a good brother, Tang Fan naturally wanted to take these things into consideration for his sister, so he would also keep an eye on He Lin secretly, always guarding against what happened to him.

The news of He Lin's being nominated as the director reached his ears, and Tang Fan was slightly surprised that his stubborn ex-brother-in-law, who was arrogant and arrogant, finally changed his temper and learned to blend in with the world. He didn't say hello to the officials and took special care, he just watched silently, trying to see how He Lin had changed.

Since then, He Lin seems to have really changed a lot. World affairs are really a good whetstone. The Miyun County clerk is full. Because of his excellent performance, he also got a good evaluation, so he was transferred to Zuo Yun of Datong Prefecture. county magistrate.

The main book is the ninth rank, and the county chief is the eighth rank. Although it is a promotion, Zuoyun County is really not a good place. Because it belongs to Datong, it is too close to the Tatars. Every time the Tatars invade, they like to run to the Datong counties. Go, Zuoyun County is one of the hardest hit areas, going there to be an official must be a hard job.

Tang Fan doubted that with He Lin's temperament and ability, it would be difficult for him to be qualified for this position.

But after thinking about it, he did not intervene, and let the order from the Ministry of Personnel be sent to Miyun County, and I heard that He Lin received the order and went to Zuoyun County to take up his post.

Although he is in a high position and has the power to decide the life and death of others, maybe he can completely change He Lin's life with just one sentence, but Tang Fan didn't do that. No matter what He Lin did to Tang Yu before, that grudge It has come to an end, and it has been written off. If the two of them can renew their old relationship in the future, it is their destiny. If they can't, it is their own business. Although Tang Fan will pay more attention to He Lin, he is not. Will not do anything about it.

Later, Tang Yu and Xue Ling got married and had a child. All the past things dissipated like a cloud of smoke, and Tang Fan's attention to He Lin also decreased. He was busy with things every day. People are left behind.

After several years, I heard his news again, but it was related to the Tatars attacking Zuoyun County.

Since Wang Zhi and Wang Yue won a great victory in Datong and captured the eldest son of the Tatar leader alive, the Tatars have calmed down a lot, but then Wang Yue was transferred to another place and Wang Zhi returned to the capital. The people's side made a comeback again. At this time, Daming was opening the sea ban in the southeast, fighting against Japanese pirates, and revolting in the southwest. Attacked and looted, and almost broke into Datong City.

Although the Tatars fled in the end and failed, Zuoyun County bore the brunt of the brunt of the ravages. Half of the people were killed and looted. He wanted to capture him to humiliate the Ming court, but since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, he was very sensitive to the issue of surrendering to the enemy, and the scholars and officials all paid attention to the integrity of death rather than yielding. There are also officials from Zuoyun County.

Among them was He Lin.

When he heard the news, Tang Fan couldn't recover for a long time.

No matter how He Lin was in the past, Tang Fan didn't want to see him end up like this.

Sui Zhou was silent for a while after hearing this, and then he spit out a sentence: "It's a good place to die."

Yes, compared to being trapped in the back house and living a mediocre life, or because of repeated attempts, he ended up going crazy. The current ending is the best for He Lin.

No matter how lackluster his life has been, but with this final touch, the whole life seems to have a brighter light.

It's just that this light is what He Lin wants

People are already dead, so it is impossible for Tang Fan to ask him what he thinks. Under the circumstances at the time, if He Lin didn't die, it would be equivalent to timidly running away. If he died, he could win a good name and be chased by the court.

During his stay in Miyun County, He Lin actually married another wife and gave birth to two children. Now he can learn to speak.

His wife's family background is ordinary, and there is no wife or brother who is an elder in the cabinet. The woman is from a private household. He is very satisfied that he can marry a famous family and has an official position. It is said that the husband and wife have a good relationship. However, when He Lin went to Zuoyun County to take office, because he was worried about the long journey and his young children, he did not bring them with him, and his family escaped.

Tang Fan sighed slightly when he heard Sui Zhou's evaluation: "Yes, it's right to die. The court intends to decree that it will be repaid, and everything will be done in accordance with the rules, but I don't plan to let my sister know about this news."

Suizhou thought for a while, then nodded: "Alright."

Know how

Tang Yu already has a life of her own, and the two really have no chance of reuniting. Apart from that little past intersection, to Tang Yu and Tang Fan, the name He Lin is just a half-familiar stranger.

Instead of adding melancholy, it is better not to say it at all.

"Today, when I entered the palace to greet the Empress Dowager, her old man asked me about my marriage and urged me to get married soon." Sui Zhou mentioned another matter.

Tang Fan's heart moved, and the corner of his mouth smirked: "Then how did you answer?"

Sui Zhou covered the back of his hand and rubbed it slowly, eating tofu in an upright manner and pretending to be serious: "I naturally refused, saying that I had a crush on someone, anyway, the Sui family has already inherited the incense, and I will be indispensable in this life. ."

Tang Fan glanced at him: "Even if you don't get married, you can adopt a son. After all, there must be someone who will inherit the incense, otherwise in the future..."

Sui Zhou said lightly: "A person's death is nothing but a dead bone. It is the most important thing to cherish the moment. Who can tell what will happen a hundred years later? If something happened at that time, how much incense is not worth it, and the surname is fine. , and incense, after all, it is only an external thing."

Tang Fan was amused: "Your words are very Zen, but I am the one who took the picture."

Sui Zhou clenched his hand and said casually, "It was originally, don't think about it."

Tang Fan actually just said it casually. Seeing that he really didn't have that thought, he didn't mention it anymore, but when Suizhou talked about the Great Empress Dowager, it reminded him of another...

"Actually, I think, Your Majesty seems to have noticed the relationship between the two of us."

"Huh?" Sui Zhou paused, but was really attracted to his attention. "What did your majesty say to you?"

Tang Fan coughed lightly: "That's not true, I just have this feeling."

Suizhou said: "If there is anything, I will go and tell His Majesty."

Tang Fan smiled and said, "No need, wait until Your Majesty asks."

The emperor was indeed aware.

He is not blind or deaf. No matter how hidden Tang Fan and Suizhou are, there will always be some clues exposed, not to mention that the emperor controls the ministers from different angles.

All in all, in short, the emperor just knew.

But unlike what Tang Fan and Suizhou expected, after the emperor found out, he didn't ask them to talk and lecture, but he looked for Wang Zhi worriedly.

"I heard that Wang Neichen and Tang Xiang have a good relationship?"

Wang Zhi was stunned by this thoughtless question, and all of a sudden he made up countless conspiracies and tricks in his mind. It was nothing more than the fact that the minister and the eunuch made the emperor suspicious. Tang Xiang and his ministers have cooperated several times in the past due to the needs of handling the case, they are old acquaintances, and there are not many exchanges on weekdays."

The emperor said: "Wang Neichen doesn't have to worry about it, I have no other intentions, I just want to ask, you, do you know..."

After a long time, there are no words below.

Wang Zhi inexplicably watched the emperor repeatedly struggle, and couldn't help but ask: "Your Majesty wants to ask the minister to know what?"

The emperor coughed lightly: "That is, um, the relationship between Tang Xiang and Ding Anbo..."

Wang Zhi naturally knew it, but it was not easy to tell the emperor this clearly.

In any case, it's not a glorious thing. Although there is a masculine style these days, Tang Fan and Suizhou are sensitive after all. If the emperor suspects the two, or if it is passed into the ears of the censor, it will be a mess at that time. A big storm.

From Wang Zhi's point of view, the best way is to get married and have children, and play whatever they want in private, without delay, but since neither Tang Fan nor Sui Zhou are willing to do so, of course he won't go either. Interference, abuse or praise from others are nothing but a scratch for Wang Zhi. Back then, when the West Factory was beautiful, he was cursed by people who stabbed grass behind his back every day. Now he is still as beautiful as Liu Ji and Liu Mianhua. Those speculators who are both right and left are impeached by the Manchu officials, and they will not return to the beginning and end in the end? It can be seen that what those idle people say gossip is not important, and you don't need to worry about it. What matters is what the emperor thinks.

However, the emperor's reaction at the moment is a bit strange, not like suspicion, not like opposition, nor like joyful approval.

Wang Zhi thought about it for a while, then thought about his words and said: "As far as the minister knows, the two of them are indeed good friends, and they have a very good relationship."

The emperor hesitated: "I have heard some rumors, it is said that Tang Xiang and Ding Anbo are not just friends?"

Wang Zhi pretended to be stupid: "Excuse me for being stupid, and I can't understand what Your Majesty is referring to."

The emperor hesitated to speak, looked at him several times, and finally said: "Forget it, I have never asked you about this matter."

Wang Zhi couldn't figure out what the emperor was thinking, so he wanted to inquire about one or two, and pretended to be surprised: "Your Majesty means, could it be that Tang Xiang and Ding Anbo are, so what...?"

The emperor hurriedly said: "I didn't say anything, I just asked you, if you think there is no, then there is no."

In fact, when he first heard about it, he was extremely shocked and couldn't believe it. Later, he observed it secretly for some time, and found that it seemed to be the case, but this is also a private matter of others, and the emperor is not too faint to be suspicious. Tang Fan would collude with Suizhou, and they were very attentive in front of people and didn't leave any words behind.

The so-called rumors and rumors are just some speculations in the palace, plus the conclusions of the emperor's own observations.

Wang Zhi still didn't know enough about the emperor. He thought the emperor would be suspicious, but in fact the emperor thought of something else entirely.

"Wang Neichen."

"The minister is here."

"What I said to you just now, don't pass it on to others, it's not good for the reputation of Tang Xiang and Ding Anbo."

"I understand." Wang Zhi had a black line on his face, thinking that I was still worried that you would say it!

The emperor was uneasy when he thought about it, and said: "I have no idea about this matter, but if I think this way, I can't guarantee that others will think the same way. Do you want to think of a way to cover up this matter?"

Wang Zhi was a little surprised at this time: "I thought that Your Majesty would think this matter is contrary to normal ethics."

The emperor smiled and said, "If we talk about Changlun, don't the former emperor and the first noble concubine also contradict Changlun?"

Wang Zhi didn't answer, this is not easy to answer.

The emperor said: "Although I grew up in the deep palace, I have seen a lot of things, and the case of Tang Xiang is not too surprising. Tang Xiang and Ding Anbo were born and died, sharing weal and woe, if the relationship is deeper than others, it is not impossible. Understandable, isn't this the same as I and the Queen, I have the Queen, I don't want anyone else to get involved, there are not many couples in the world, but there are not many."

Wang Zhi: "... Your Majesty is broad-minded, but the minister is far better!"

In fact, what he wants to say is that you can think about it, and even use yourself as a metaphor, your heart is really big!