Xu Wenzhang's words had a deeper meaning. Lin Wanrong pretended not to hear it and said with a smile, "Since Mr. Wenzhang has come to Jin Ling, you might want to stay for a few more days to see the scenery of Black Tortoise and Qinhuai River. I believe it will be a worthwhile trip. Cough, cough, the scenery on Qinhuai River is very wonderful. A distinguished person like Mr. Xu will not miss it. "
Xu Wenzhang laughed dryly and said, "This time I came to Jiangnan, I was pressed for time. Although the scenery of Qinhuai River is good, I'm afraid I don't have time to enjoy it. " He paused and looked around before saying in a low voice, "To tell you the truth, when I was handling the White Lotus Sect case in Hangzhou a few days ago, I got a new clue. It is related to Jin Ling. I had no choice but to rush to Jin Ling."
Lin Wanrong laughed and said, "Mr. Xu is the pillar of the country and is highly regarded by the Emperor. It is inevitable that you are busy. By the way, Mr. Xu, how did you know I was here? "He beat around the bush for a long time and did not mention the White Lotus. It was very clever.
Xu Wei said with a smile, "The reputation of the Food for Immortals has spread throughout Zhejiang. How could I not know? Not only does this restaurant have good business, but I also heard that there are four peerless couplets hanging in the restaurant. This old man has some interest in doing business and couplets. Since I'm in Jinling, how could I not come to this Food as Immortal? As the saying goes, hearing about it is not as good as seeing it in person. Seeing it today, it is indeed exquisite, unique and extraordinary. Coming here and coincidentally meeting you, it seems that I and the Food for Immortals are fated. "
Xu Wei had traveled all over the world and was very knowledgeable. The Food for Immortals was worthy of his praise. However, Lin Wanrong did not believe him at all. Gao Qiu's brother, Gao Shou, was working under Lomin. He also had the responsibility of protecting the restaurant. Xu Wei and Lomin were good friends. It was not difficult for him to know the real relationship between him and the Food for Immortals. What do you mean by a coincidence? You clearly came here to wait for me.
"Especially these four marvelous couplets. Although I claim to be cultured, I still can't continue. I'm ashamed, I'm gradually ashamed." Xu Wenzhang looked at the four couplets with a regretful expression. It seemed that he was really helpless. Lin Wanrong was naturally a little proud of himself. He was probably the number one person in the world who could stump Xu Wenzhang.
The world is so big, and there are indeed countless talented people. " What Xu Wenzhang was referring to was the second half of the couplet that Luo Ning had sent over the other day. Qiaoqiao had already asked someone to frame it and combine the two couplets together. One of the four unique couplets in the world had been removed.
"Oh, this. It was Governor Lomin's daughter, Miss Luo Ning's good friend in the capital." Lin Wanrong smiled and said, "I heard that this lady is not simple. She is a female instructor in the capital's Jinghua Academy and is also the Chancellor of the Imperial Academy. She is quite famous."
"Miss Luo's good friend?" Xu Wei let out a long "oh" and smiled mysteriously. "So it's her. No wonder."
With Xu Wei's arrival, how could an unscrupulous businessman like Lin Wanrong let go of such a good opportunity? He laughed at Qiaoqiao and said, "Qiaoqiao, Master Xu is an important person that cannot be invited even with a lantern. Quickly prepare a brush, ink, paper and inkstone. No matter what, we must ask Master Xu to inscribe a few words for our Food for Immortals."
Xu Wei's calligraphy and paintings were renowned throughout the world and were worth a thousand taels of gold. How could Qiaoqiao not understand what her brother meant? She immediately went to prepare the brush, ink, paper and inkstone.
Xu Wei and Lin Wanrong's relationship was very harmonious, and Su Qinglian was Lin Wanrong's matchmaker, so inscribing a few words was naturally not a problem. She immediately smiled and said, "Little brother, aren't you making things difficult for me? With your four couplets in front of me, how would this old man dare to make a fool of himself?"
Lin Wanrong did not care about the consequences. It was definitely not his style to not earn money when there was money.
Xu Wei declined a few words, but seeing that the brush, ink, paper and inkstone were all prepared, he shook his head helplessly and picked up the brush and ink. After pondering for a while, he smiled and wrote, "This place is filled with songs and wine in spring, the capital's crowns and crowns have yet to end. Mixing cauldrons and broiling jade-wood banquets, flying goblets and shattering the moon in the literary building. "
Damn, this Old Xu is indeed talented. He could come up with a poem in the blink of an eye, especially the last two lines. Not only did they praise the delicacies, but they also pointed out the prosperity of literature in this place. It was the finishing touch. Others might say that these two lines were useless, but who was Xu Wenzhang? He was the number one scholar in the world. With this poem, wouldn't all the scholars in the world come and endless gold and silver roll in?
"Qiaoqiao, hurry and frame this poem and hang it in the most eye-catching spot in the hall. This is our treasure, and we want to share it with all the scholars in the world," Lin Wanrong said excitedly.
Xu Wei cupped his hands and said, "I'm ashamed, I'm ashamed. Little brother Lin flatters me."
After extorting a poem from Xu Wei, Lin Wanrong sat down and leisurely drank tea with him.
Xu Wei glanced at him and said with a smile, "Little brother Lin, during those days in Hangzhou, this old man already firmly believed that you're brimming with talent and extraordinary. As expected, little brother amazed everyone when you returned to Jinling. "
"Oh? Mister Xu, why do you say that? "Lin Wanrong asked curiously.
Xu Wei said in a clear voice, "Little brother, don't be modest. A few days ago at Old Madam Luo's banquet, you single-handedly defeated the king of couplets, Shen Banshan. Each couplet is extraordinary, and has long been talked about by the scholars in Jiangsu and Zhejiang. Little brother, don't you know? "
"Oh, this. I've always been unconcerned about rumors and slanders about me." Lin Wanrong said shyly.
Xu Wei laughed loudly, "Little brother is indeed not an ordinary person. This old man admires you. But — — "
His voice became soft, "Little brother, although your reputation is known, you have unintentionally offended some people. Just like that day when Young Prince Ning personally came to congratulate you, but you refused to give him face. Aren't you afraid of offending him? "
"Sir, you're not trying to scare me, are you? I, Lin San, am just a small servant with no power or influence. At most, I run a small business. What kind of person is that Young Prince? He's the grandson of a prince and a relative of the emperor. His vision is profound, and his breadth of mind is vast. I merely exchanged pointers with his disciple, and that's all. Why would he bother with me over something like that? "Lin Wanrong said with a laugh.
"Little brother is indeed broad-minded. This old man admires you. " Xu Wei looked at him and said with a smile, "But there is one thing that I don't know if little brother has carefully considered?"
Seeing that Lin Wanrong was listening carefully, Xu Wei continued, "Little brother and the White Lotus Sect have a grudge, so you must hate them deeply. The imperial court has tried to encircle and suppress them several times, and their determination is quite great. But there are many twists and turns in the middle, and the encirclement and suppression has failed several times. What is the reason for this? The White Lotus Sect rose to prominence in Shandong, so why are they so rampant in Jiangsu? Is there any other reason behind this? Although the Hangzhou White Lotus case involves many people, it is still within the scope of control. But how did this Jiangsu go out of control? "
Xu Wei seemed to be talking to himself, but he deliberately said it for Lin Wanrong to hear. Lin Wanrong laughed mischievously. Old man Xu, you're really good at deliberately leading me to talk. If I don't do something, won't I be letting down your great kindness?
He frowned and said, "Now that Xu daren has said it, I really do find it strange. Why is the banditry in Jiangsu so rampant? "
He picked out the important parts of what happened that day, and then said, "On that day, Lady Xiao and I were kidnapped by the White Lotus bandits, and there are many doubts. First, the authorities have not been able to detect any traces of the White Lotus for many days, so why was Prince Tao able to find them so easily? Second, why was Prince Tao able to borrow the cavalry battalion's troops and horses, and when the bandits were about to retreat, they killed their way up the mountain? Third, the cavalry battalion has many soldiers, and they surrounded the bandits, so why did the White Lotus bandits disappear without a trace? These three questions have been lingering in my mind, and I still can't find an answer. In addition, when I was among the bandits that day, I came into contact with three bandit leaders, one of them was the one who was captured by daren, Lu Zhongping. The other two were about the same age as him, and one of them was the master behind these two. Listening to his manner of speaking, his background must be extraordinary. There are indeed many mysteries in this, little brother really can't understand. "
He spoke half vaguely, half revealing the truth. Xu Wei laughed and said, "Little brother Lin is an extremely intelligent person, how could you not know the pros and cons of this matter? It's just that little brother is not willing to explain. Fine, this old man will tell you the truth. My coming to Jiangnan this time to participate in the annual meeting between Jiangsu and Zhejiang is only a superficial errand, the real urgent matter is … "He raised his hand, smiled slightly, and then fiercely chopped down again, saying," Exterminate this White Lotus. "
"Good, good." Lin Wanrong clapped his hands and laughed. "Daren is thinking of the common people, little brother really admires you."
Xu Wei sternly said, "Little brother has also seen the Hangzhou case. This White Lotus Sect is a motley crew. Apart from pretending to be mysterious and deceiving the common people, their other abilities are all ordinary. Exterminating them is not a difficult matter."
"Then why is it that year after year we still can't exterminate them?" Lin Wanrong asked, full of deep meaning.
Xu Wei nodded and said, "This is the crux of what little brother was puzzled about just now. Our China court has countless loyal ministers and good generals, but it's not that we don't have treacherous people. This White Lotus bandits disaster, it is precisely these people with ulterior motives who collude and support behind the scenes, that is why they are able to commit such crimes. Right now there is a heavy enemy invasion from the north, and there is also the White Lotus rebellion within. This is the time when our court is plagued by internal and external troubles. Next spring there will be a war in the north. As long as the White Lotus bandits are not eliminated, it will be like an abscess in the country, the pain will spread all over the body. This old man has come to Jiangnan this time, one is to exterminate the White Lotus, the second is to cut off the evil claw behind our backs, and return our China to a bright heaven and earth. Then, together with all my people, we will drive out the Lelu, together with the Hu people, and rebuild the golden age of the Celestial Empire. "
These words were impassioned, Xu Wenzhang's ability to speak was not just an ordinary kind of strong.
At the moment, it was not Lin Wanrong's turn to worry about the country's enemies and the family's difficulties. He only wanted Jinling to be peaceful, and he did not want Qiaoqiao to encounter any danger.
But this matter was becoming more and more interesting. The young prince had not left, and Xu Wei had come. In addition to that old fox Lomin, heh heh, there was going to be a good show to watch.
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