Chapter 195: Chasing the Wind and Shadows
"Lord Zhang. Congratulations. Several local officials from Yangzhou came to Zhang's house to congratulate Zhang Fan. The face is full of joy. It's the same as the original victory of the imperial court.
"Huh. A few adults were tired. Zhang Fan really can't help it. Zhang Fan smiled and said the same dialogue to them. Merely. With a little thought, you'll find out. The smile on Zhang Fan's face was already a little stiff. It was as if he couldn't put on any other expression than this one now. But he was also very happy in his heart. After all, today is a happy event for him. Of course. Maybe wait. I might be pleasantly surprised by something even greater.
It is said that today is a festive day for Zhang Fan to marry Luo Ling'er. However, Luo Linger is going to marry into the Zhang family as a concubine after all. It stands to reason. Today's rituals may be much more simplified. But it's not too shabby. Although Zhang Fan loves Luo Linger very much. I also want her to be in the eyes of everyone. Towards the happy life that is close in front of you in the future. But because of Luo Linger's previous experiences. Zhang Fan definitely didn't want too many people to come over to watch. This time. Zhang Fan made up his mind. I didn't tell anyone in the officialdom about it. I never wrote an invitation to go out.
Two days ago. Many officials who knew about this incident thought that this was another great opportunity to bring in Zhang Fan. Many people are prepared early. Just waiting for Zhang Fan's people to send the invitation to the door. However, left and right. This Yangzhou city is becoming more and more lively because of this incident. But they just don't see the invitation. This situation can't help but make them feel a little frightened in their hearts. After all, a few days ago. These people all got the news from Liu Shan. Now they are all considered to have defected to Zhang Fan. And Liu Shan also told them. In order to make Zhang Fan's trip to Jiangnan this time, after he returned to the capital. can give Longqing a satisfactory explanation. So Liu Shan wants to pick a few people who are disobedient on weekdays. I want Zhang Fan to pull the top cylinder.
After hearing the news for the first time. These people all felt that Zhang Fan was a little stupid in their hearts. After all, for them. What attracted their attention most about this transaction was that Zhang Fan got Luo Ling'er. And it's permanent. Although they are also coveted by Luo Ling'er's beauty. But after all, they didn't have the qualifications to obtain Luo Ling'er forever. So they began to laugh at Zhang Fan in secret. said that he was for Luo Ling'er such a broken shoe. actually got into a relationship with Liu Shan. It's like being cocooned. Who knows what kind of trouble Liu Shan will bring to Zhang Fan in the future. After all, they can be regarded as deeply understanding. Therefore. Most of their ridicule of Zhang Fan is just a kind of jealousy from their hearts. This kind of can't eat grapes. On the contrary, it is said that the sour mind of grapes can't hurt such a person. At most, these people can only satisfy their own small self-esteem.
And now. It can already be determined that Zhang Fan is in the same camp as himself. This time, I didn't give myself an invitation. And how can this not worry them. These people have all been suspicious lately. Stay in doubt, whether it is Liu Shan who is ready to pick himself up and go to the top tank. A few of them couldn't help it. Call someone who has something to do with you. Secretly mentioned this matter. But he was shocked to find out. Not to mention states and counties other than Yangzhou. It is in the officialdom of this Yangzhou city. No one has ever received Zhang Fan's invitation.
This matter immediately spread in the upper circles of Yangzhou City. For this. These people also deliberately held several secret meetings. In the beginning. They don't have a clue about it. It stands to reason. Zhang Fan became a person on his side. And Zhang Fan's responsibility is to provide shelter for these people. His identity seems to have surpassed Liu Shan, who once held the power of life and death for them. became their new leader. Zhang Fan will agree to Liu Shan's invitation. At least it can show that Zhang Fan is also insatiable. For money, beauty. These are people who can do anything with their own desires. Isn't that what it is now? For the beauty and great wealth that can be immediately obtained in front of you. And what Liu Shan promised. In the future, a lot of money will go into Zhang Fan's pocket every year. Didn't Zhang Fan immediately agree to Liu Shan's request for asylum?
And now. It was a Zhang Fan who saw these of his subordinates after seeing them. and a good time to ask them for something more. After all. Even the most stunned person should be able to figure it out. Zhang Fanruo reached out to them to ask for money at this time. No one would refuse his request. And Zhang Fan didn't move at all. How could this not be strange to them.
This is absolutely not normal. No matter who it is, it shouldn't be like this.
It's just that these people are frowning. When you don't know what to do. One of them spoke his mind. Perhaps the reason why Zhang Fan didn't hand out invitations to them wasn't complicated. In fact, I think it should be very obvious. After all, Zhang Fan is a young man. It has only been less than a year since I entered the career. Now he is an executive marquis. It has also been greatly appreciated by Longqing. And the next emperor. Today's crown prince regards Zhang Fan as if he were his father, mother and queen. In fourth place is the person he respects the most. Everyone says they worked hard in their early years. Enjoy old age in peace. And Zhang Fan has already achieved what others can barely do with decades or even a lifetime of struggle in just one year. And Zhang Fan's current location will definitely not let him stay for long. When the time comes to call him again. The weight of the word "adult" must be a few points heavier.
Such a young man has a good ambition. Now the momentum is just like the sky. It's normal to be arrogant. That's a lot in history. is like the "Hurt Zhongyong" that Wang Anshi wrote in "Mr. Linchuan's Anthology". Although they don't know if Zhang Fan will be like what Prime Minister Wang wrote in the future. Young, clever and clever. Growing up demented. But now Zhang Fan's behavior of ignoring them is like this. They misunderstood. They thought that Zhang Fan was just doing this out of a sense of pride. Zhang Fan must be proud of himself. Now he has become their leader. Then this kind of subordinate congratulates the boss. Do you still need your boss to remind them that it can't be done?
It's a bit funny. But this is not unprecedented. And in the years before the Ming Dynasty. Come to think of this. Where can these people laugh? This reminded them of the original master. Yan Song. Yan Song has been admitted to the Jinshi since the Hongzhi period. It's also a lot of hard work. Be ambitious. Really. Yan Song's hard work paid off. He had the trust of the emperor. Gradually, the power is in his hands. And it is precisely because of this power in his hands. It was a sense of power that he had never experienced. Let Yan Song fall quickly. Eventually, he became a generation of traitors. For decades of disaster in this Ming Dynasty. It is impossible to disturb the government and the opposition up and down.
Yan Song's greed swelled dramatically. Even for money. He dared to be greedy for military salaries. If there is something happy in his family to celebrate. Naturally, the scene was huge. It's just that Yan Song also has a habit. If there is such a huge feast in your own house. He's never going to post to notify anyone else to come. It is said that the first time he did this. There were quite a few of his own henchmen. Brought a lot of heavy gifts. And those didn't show up. Or maybe it's there. but the one who brought the gift was thin. In the coming days, Yan Song will definitely take revenge. The end is even more staggering. He was deposed from Beijing. That's already a good result. Many people were just made an excuse by Yan Song for this reason. The dismissal of the dismissed office. Raiding the house.
These people think of this. They were all shivering. Thinking that you might be facing this situation. Where would they not be afraid? But I was scared. But I also thought about it. If Zhang Fan becomes the second Yan Song in the future. Then I can be regarded as living a good life. After all, such a person is extremely vicious to his enemies. But treat obedient to their own subordinates. That's also unusually forgiving. And Zhang Fan has a great chance of succeeding in what they expect. After all, Zhang Fan's starting point is much higher than that of Yan Song. Yan Song is at Zhang Fan's age. He was still sitting in the editing seat of the Hanlin Academy, reading books hard. Increase your knowledge too. And Zhang Fan can be regarded as more than half of the success.
This kind of thinking made up their minds. Since Zhang Fan didn't send invitations to invite them. Then they should go even more. Even they think. Isn't the gift I prepared two days ago a little thin? Many people stood up immediately. Go back and continue to prepare for this first meeting gift for the boss and add something. And the requirement is to ensure quality and quantity. They didn't think about it. If Zhang Fan is really like what they think. became the second Yan Song of the Ming Dynasty. I really don't know what the chaos will be like in this world. But they can't take care of that. For them. The heart of loyalty to the monarch and the desire to serve the country has long been thrown away. Now for them. How can you get rich. How can you make yourself better. That's what they want most.
So. Now Zhang Fuzhong has such a look. in the city of Yangzhou. Even officials from all over the country are pouring in. It's indescribable. It's a bit like the town only meets once a month. It was as if all the people from the surrounding states and counties had poured in.
Of course. Naturally, they will not come empty-handed. Although everyone walked in the door, they came out with some congratulatory gifts that they could hold but did not look shabby. The back door of Zhang's house. It was constant, and the housekeepers of various officials and masters commanded the porters to pick up a load of genuine gifts into the Zhang family. Then respectfully present the gift list with both hands.