Hsu Fengnian did not give Madam Xu the opportunity to write "Cooking Goose Notes" at night, because Ning Emei, the great halberd, led a hundred light cavalry from the Phoenix Battalion to Yingyu County at dusk.
In the middle of the journey, he seemed to have a conflict with Tang Yinshan, the Deputy Commandant of the Eastern Jin, and the reason was that the light cavalry had arrived at the city. Tang Yinshan ordered the gate guards to close the city gates in advance. It was rumored that Ning Emei did not make a sound, but only took out a dozen short halberds from the sack on his back and stabbed them into the city gates one by one. Before Ning Emei finished shooting the last short halberd, the Deputy Commandant of the Eastern Jin finally showed weakness and opened the city gates. A hundred light cavalry entered on horseback. Ning Emei only needed one halberd strike to knock Tang Yinshan, who thought his martial prowess was not weak, off his horse. The great halberd pressed against the Deputy Commandant of the Eastern Jin's chest, making him unable to move. It was extremely humiliating.
After meeting up with His Royal Highness, they left Yingyu County together. The head of the civil officials in the city, Zheng Hanhai, was sick and did not come out. Tang Yinshan and Gu Jiantang's old subordinates were as silent as cicadas in winter, not daring to show their faces. Only San Lang Jin Lanting, whose residence had been turned into a mess, sent them to the city gates with a bitter face. Looking at His Royal Highness' handsome figure riding on a white horse with two sabers, he inadvertently caught a glimpse of the madam who insisted on sending them off. Seeing her absent-minded eyes, it seemed that she was reluctant to part. The henpecked Third Lang Jin felt a tightness in his chest, and he wanted to slap her. Unfortunately, this madam was the legitimate daughter of the Xu family, second to none in Yongzhou. He did not dare to hit her, and he did not even dare to speak harshly to her. She was unable to bring an heir to the Jin family, so Jin Lanting had to pinch his nose and endure it. Even the matters between the bed and the red curtains were similarly unspeakable suffering. Until now, he had not even enjoyed being pushed by the old man once. Every time he had to do it, he had to do it with the most strenuous old tree roots. Poor Third Lang Jin Lanting's body was weak and powerless. A good pleasure in the boudoir had become a chore. He really wanted to die. who could he talk to with this kind of grief and indignation?
On the other side of the Jin family's old residence, the wind and rain were not far off. The Old Master was sitting with Yongzhou's Bo Caozi, who was supposed to be recuperating on his sickbed. Zheng Hanhai was sitting in a quiet little pavilion with several beautiful young maids massaging his shoulders and legs. The two elders were speechless. The two families were the closest friends of the Yingyu family. If not for this, Zheng Hanhai would not have spent so much effort to welcome His Royal Highness into San Lang's private residence. Unfortunately, now it seemed that he did not even get any incense from Beiliang Palace. Instead, he had provoked San Lang into fainting twice. The peach trees were chopped down, the white geese were cooked, and even the few Lanting Rixuan were taken away. There was also the hidden story of the two madams being taken advantage of. Zheng Hanhai was very reasonable and did not blame his nephew San Lang for having a grudge against him.
Zheng Hanhai smiled bitterly and said, "I originally thought that a person as intelligent as the Pillar Guo, His Royal Highness would at least be a young man who understood some human feelings. Alas, this time I painted a snake with feet and added to it."
This time, the Old Master of the Jin family, who had given Zheng Hanhai several hundred gold taels to bribe the Yongzhou officialdom, pushed away a maid's delicate hand. Rubbing his temples, he sighed and said, "If it was just spending a bit of money, it would be a small matter. However, we made a big show of getting close to His Royal Highness and provoked the displeasure of those martial artists in the Yingyu family. This is also a small matter. However, those provincial overseers and governors who do not get along with the Pillar Guo all looked at us with cold eyes and laughed at us. This time, in the end, it was this half-dead, dizzy old man who stubbornly insisted on doing things his own way and wanted to make a gamble. However, I implicated you, Hanhai. Originally, your position as Bo Caozi's Manager was fifty-fifty. "
Zheng Hanhai had been an official for several decades. The Jin family had never been lenient when it came to providing money and effort. However, he had failed several times. He had long been forced to accept the position of Manager. If he succeeded, it was his fortune. Zheng Hanhai had already taken a wrong step with the Old Master, but he could not take another wrong step. Even in his old age, he still had to separate himself from the wealthy and overbearing Jin family. As a result, he hurriedly shook his head and said with a smile, "Old Master Jin, these words are too serious. Hanhai can guarantee that before I retire, I will ensure that nephew San Lang will have a bright future. The second son of Jiuquan County's Governor Fan Ping has long had his eyes on my small position as Bo Caozi's Manager. I will give it to him. Fan Ping is the teacher of our Heyang County's new Governor Zhu Jun. San Lang does not lack talent. As long as there is someone who appreciates him, he will definitely have a meteoric rise. "
The Old Master Jin was gratified. "Hanhai is considerate."
Zheng Hanhai, who had left the city for thirty li and was drenched in rain yesterday, tapped his fingers on the table. He gave the maids at his side a look. The Old Master understood tacitly. He had these young and tender maids, who were only old enough to be his great-granddaughters, withdraw from the secluded and elegant small pavilion. Only then did Zheng Hanhai say in a low voice, "Old Master Jin, these past few years, Great General Gu has placed his old subordinates in Yong and Quan Provinces one after another, faintly forming an encirclement. We have all seen this, just that we haven't said anything. In addition, Grand Secretary Zhang has bad relations with that person from Beiliang. Now that that person has entered the capital at this time, do you think there is some secret behind it? Old Master Jin's insight is unique, never misjudging people. Naturally, you can see further than me. Can you give me some pointers? "
The Old Master said in a low voice, "This matter cannot be said. Truthfully speaking, I can't see through it either. This person from Beiliang's conduct and conduct himself is truly … forget it, this large tree isn't something we can climb up just because we want to."
Zheng Hanhai also became silent.
The Old Master suddenly laughed and said, "In my opinion, regardless of how the general situation looks, if it doesn't favor Beiliang, we still shouldn't look down on them. That Tang Yinshan can also be considered a fierce general under Great General Gu's banner. Even if he faces one of Beiliang's Four Fangs, Ning Emei, so what? It's just a single strike. "
When Zheng Hanhai thought of this, his mood improved considerably. Whether Beiliang's military was good or bad, it didn't have much to do with them. It was instead these Tang Yinshan who was the pillar of the state and Martial Yang Great General Gu Jiantang's Tang Yinshan who was too arrogant and domineering in Yong Province, not showing the slightest bit of respect for the local landowning households. It truly was annoying.
The next day.
Jin Family's Old Master was currently in the study copying the Green Goat Tablet of Wu Taiji's Left Immortal Duke that had only spread through the scholarly clear stream at the beginning of the year. Zheng Hanhai couldn't care less about his bearing, frantically rushing in, shouting in pleasant surprise, "Old Master Jin, great news, great news!"
It was rare for Old Master Jin to see Zheng Hanhai lose his composure like this, and his interest was piqued. He put down his brush and asked, "What's the news?"
Zheng Hanhai wiped away his sweat, keeping him in suspense, and said excitedly, "Old Master Jin, do you know that Chu Lushan who was nicknamed Lu Qiu 'er by His Royal Highness?"
Old Master Jin's heart tightened. Who didn't know Chu Lushan in the ten counties of Liang, Yong and Quan? Speaking of evil, this Lu Qiu 'er, who was as fat as a pig, was only slightly inferior to the butcher Xu Dazhu Guo. He liked to drink fresh milk from women, and he frequently skinned and killed people in the army. During the Spring and Autumn War, although this fat pig wasn't the most murderous deity of Beiliang, Xu Xiao was willing to hand over almost all of Beiliang's most secretive and immoral deeds to this adopted son of his. When Eastern Yue and Western Shu were destroyed, the number of imperial concubines killed by this Lu Qiu 'er was more than ten. It was said that six princesses of Western Shu were tortured to death by him in one night! Old Master Jin, who was accustomed to ups and downs, was already sweating. No wonder he couldn't keep his cool. As long as it was related to Lu Qiu 'er, how could it be a joyous matter? Had Zheng Hanhai lost his mind?
Seeing Old Master Jin's strange expression, Zheng Hanhai suddenly woke up and didn't dare to beat around the bush. He laughed and said, "Old Jin, this is really a joyous matter. Lu Qiu 'er brought the new governor, Zhu Jun, to San Lang's residence. Did you know? San Lang has been promoted twice and is going to the capital to be the assistant minister of the Yellow Door! "
Old Master Jin was stunned. San Lang's greatest wish in this life was to go to the capital to be an official. To be able to be in the Big Yellow Door, which was above the Small Yellow Door, was a great honor for a scholar. The Big and Small Yellow Doors were a stepping stone that one had to go through to become a Grand Scholar in the future. The current Grand Secretary Zhang Julu boasted that he was the old Grand Tutor's lackey. Didn't he lie dormant in this noble position of the Big Yellow Door for sixteen years? When scholars of the Shangyin Academy entered the capital, their first choice had always been the Big and Small Yellow Doors. How lucky was San Lang to suddenly jump into the blessed land known as the Little Dragon Pavilion? Old Master Jin asked in shock, "Really? Is this true?"
Zheng Hanhai exhaled and smiled slowly, "Although the appointment hasn't been announced yet, Lu Qiu 'er said that the Great Pillar State has already written a recommendation. It was written by the Great Pillar State himself!"
Old Master Jin slapped his thigh, "This matter is settled! The Big Yellow Door is already my San Lang's! "
Who in the world dared to go against the Great Pillar State who rarely recommended officials?
His Majesty the Emperor?
Old Master Jin didn't want to and didn't dare to think too deeply about it.
Beside the lake in Jin Lanting's residence, San Lang Jin Lanting crawled on the ground, sobbing silently.
In front of this Yongzhou scholar who regarded himself as a talented and unrecognized official, stood two important figures whose physiques were as different as heaven and earth.
Chu Lushan with squinted eyes and a smile.
As well as the nervous Heyang Governor Zhu Jun.
Lu Qiu 'er slowly walked out of the residence and boarded the carriage with difficulty. She made a sound of surprise and turned her head to Governor Zhu, who was standing respectfully to the side, and said with a smile, "I heard that a beautiful concubine in the manor just gave birth to a qilin child for Sir Zhu. I think there's plenty of milk."
The dignified Governor Zhu Jun's face was ashen. His Adam's apple moved as he lowered his head and gritted his teeth, "General Zhu, please come back with me to the manor."
Unexpectedly, Lu Qiu 'er laughed and climbed directly onto the carriage, saying, "Forget it. This trip is for His Royal Highness. I don't have time for such delicious food."
Zhu Jun looked at the dust rising from the carriage and the Beiliang cavalry charging out of the city. His body trembled.
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