When Jia Huan was in Wang Ziteng's house, in a hidden courtyard outside King Liang's mansion, Zhao Yu, Marquis of Ruyang, once again made an appointment with Ning Huai, the ninth son of the emperor. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

Not far from the small courtyard, the Liang Wangfu, which was separated by an alley, turned off the lights early in the night and fell into silence.

The crown prince was confined in the East Palace, and King Liang was his brother-in-law, although he was not investigated, how could he not be implicated? Prince Shun and Yuan Hao, the Shaoqing of Guanglu Temple, have taken the head of the Liang Wangfu and several chamberlains into custody for interrogation.

King Liang's mansion was extremely depressed at this time. It's the kind of depression that comes before the catastrophe comes.

The small courtyard was unusually quiet, and in the dark night, only a small oil lamp was lit. The bean-sized light shone on the faces of Zhao Yu, Marquis of Ruyang, and Ning Huai, the ninth son of the emperor.

Zhao Yu looked tired and worried, the belly on his stomach disappeared during this time, and he whispered about the recent situation, "His Royal Highness King Liang, I have already met with Wang Ziteng. Please raise his noble hand and do not slander His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. ”

As for whether it is "slander" or fact, it does not matter. The important thing is not to let the crown prince and the military power get involved in the slightest margin.

King Liang's beard was a little messy, he didn't take care of it, he was worried, he didn't believe the news, and asked, "Will he agree?" "Wang Ziteng is trusted by the Son of Heaven.

Zhao Yu nodded and said, "He will." ”

He learned from the Jin merchants that Jia Yu, the eldest lord of Jiafu, participated in the grassland trade with the imperial merchant Zhu family in Ping'an Prefecture when he was envoy to the Ping'an Prefecture, smuggling iron tools and selling them to the barbarians on the grassland. This is a capital crime of raiding the family and exterminating the family.

Wang Ziteng can not care about the life or death of Jiafu. But if Jia Fu is involved in crime and falls, I'm afraid that Jia Guifei in the palace will have an unstable status, right? This is to weaken Wang Ziteng's political strength, will he not care? If so, what if Jia Guifei learned the reason and fought back?

King Liang suddenly breathed a sigh of relief, rubbed his face, smiled with relief, and said, "That's really good." As he spoke, he leaned back on the wooden chair.

Zhao Yu advised: "His Royal Highness King Liang, Fu Bolong will be detained and examined by the Metropolitan Procuratorate. At this time, it is better to be still than to be still. Don't ask for help. Wait for that to happen. ”

King Liang nodded cautiously, "I'll listen to you." ”

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At the same time, the Minister of Military Aircraft, the head of the imperial court, thanked the scholar in the palace. Scholar Xie was at a banquet inviting Shangshu Huamo of the Criminal Department, Zhao Hongyun of Dali Temple, and Xu Cheng, the son of Zuo Chunfang and a scholar of Hanlin Academy.

Today, he has another concubine celebrating her birthday, and subordinate officials come to celebrate it, which is not a violation.

The late autumn night was cool, and the wine banquet was being held, and Xie Xuan gathered his cronies to talk in a small pavilion on the east side of the garden.

Dressed in brown robes and in his sixties, Scholar Xie sat in the center, sometimes drinking and sighing.

Since he was involved in the fraud case in the examination in the spring of this year and lost his dominance in the Western Regions, the majesty of Scholar Xie has gradually faded, and the prestige of the former head of the Minister of Military Aircraft has disappeared. All the princes of the temple sensed that the Emperor of Yongzhi seemed to be dissatisfied with Scholar Xie in his heart.

It wasn't until not long ago that Scholar He led a group of civil officials to make a blunt admonition to prevent the Son of Heaven from canonizing Yang Guifei, and after the defeat, Scholar Xie redetermined the status of the first scholar. However, it is difficult for him to return to his previous heights.

Hua Mo said: "Xie Xiang, do you think the prince has any dealings with the twelve guards and the front guards of the palace?" ”

Zhao Hongyun and Xu Cheng both looked at Xie Xuan. In fact, everyone has the answer in their hearts. After all, Ning Pu has been the prince for thirteen years!

Scholar Xie sighed lightly and said bluntly: "How can there be no contact?" However, the prince's temperament, why would he rebel? "The Son of Heaven is so strong, does the prince dare? This is not the time of the past.

Scholar Xie said: "I talked to Wang Anshi today, and I don't want him to expand the situation. Just give the Son of Heaven an explanation. ”

With his understanding of the crown prince, he is completely sure that the prince made friends with the generals and soldiers in the army, not for rebellion, but for eight out of ten - nine to let his brothers: the king of Jin and the king of Chu. But, the Son of Heaven won't believe it!

As the Son of Heaven who ascended to the throne in a coup d'état, how taboo would he be in his heart about the prince's involvement in military power? Isn't he afraid that his sons will learn from him?

However, Xie Xuan, as the head of the imperial court and the foreman of the Minister of Military Aircraft, knew quite well that the political situation of the imperial court remained stable and beneficial to the country. The northwest and southwest are still at war. Moreover, if the crown prince is abolished, the next thing is for the kings to seize the heir. The imperial court can still afford to toss this little bit of family background?

Therefore, he advised Wang Ziteng not to expand the situation.

Hua Mo, Zhao Hongyun, and Xu Cheng were a little surprised by Scholar Xie's opinion. I didn't expect it! The attitude of Scholar Xie is to protect the prince.

Xie Xuan smiled helplessly. Of course, he likes to flatter Shangyi, and that is because the Son of Heaven has the grace of knowing him. And he, as the leader, has his own ideas. "Of course, this is just my personal opinion. The Son of Heaven is angry, and we who are courtiers should not be forced. ”

It's a tone that sets the tone for the big guys.

Hua Mo, Zhao Hongyun, and Xu Cheng all nodded and put their minds at ease. Scholar Xie's thoughts are sane thoughts. The prince would never dare to rebel. However, now in the limelight, who dares to come forward to protect the prince?

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Hour Yongfang, royal mansion. In a small building.

Jia Huan looked at Wang Ziteng calmly. He didn't know the pressure that Wang Ziteng was under. The threat of the Marquis of Ruyang, the intercession of the scholar Xie. What he felt now was the pressure that Wang Ziteng had put on him. It was the pressure brought about by Jia Yu's death.

Jia Huan's expression was calm, and he stated in a steady voice: "Uncle, I know about my uncle's business in Ping'an Prefecture. He once promised in front of me and my father to end the business in Heian Prefecture. No, he's not over yet. ”

Wang Ziteng had a cold face and stared at Jia Huan with extreme dissatisfaction, "That's it? Jia Yu's illegal sale of iron weapons affected his overall political situation. Today, I have to ask Jia Huan to give him an explanation.

Because, after Jia Zheng went out, Jia Huan is now the speaker of Jiafu. He doesn't care how Jia Huan settles Jia Yu, what he wants is a conclusion and a promise.

Jia Huan said calmly: "My uncle sells iron weapons, I will dissuade him." And, inform the concubine at the right time, and explain one or two in front of the Son of Heaven. So, please rest assured. The Jia family will not affect his uncle's promotion. ”

Jia Huan's statement is still very direct and decisive. The prince snorted coldly, his face softened slightly, "Sit down!" Stretched out his hand to signal Jia Huan to sit down, gently picked up the Chengyao Baihua tea bowl, and took a sip of fragrant tea.

Actually, Ruyang Hou is really naïve. He must have acted according to the will of the Son of Heaven. Compared to the accident in Jiafu and the fall of favor in the palace, if he can be promoted to a university scholar, is this a thing? He only needs to communicate with Jia Huan, the principal of Jia Mansion, now. How could Jia Guifei sue him instead?

And what is the Son of Heaven thinking now? It is to thoroughly investigate whether the prince is involved in military power and the whereabouts of the 500,000 taels of silver. In fact, he had a preliminary judgment in his heart: the prince is fine, and he must find out what happened.

What he really worried about was the attitude of Scholar Xie. This is the foreman of the Minister of Military Aircraft. He wants to be promoted to a university scholar, except for the Son of Heaven Tejian, it is best to be recommended by Xie University first. In this way, he is justified.

In the small building, the charcoal fire is booming. The atmosphere eased slightly. Wang Ziteng shook the bell, and the beautiful concubine came in just now. Long hair like a waterfall, petite and graceful.

Wang Ziteng ordered: "Serve tea to Brother Huan." ”

After a while, the concubine served tea to Jia Huan, who was sitting on the side of the case on the left, and quietly retreated.

Wang Ziteng drank half a bowl of tea before he said, "Ziyu, you must deal with Jia Yu's matter." Selling iron is a capital offense. But it also depends on how the Son of Heaven handles it, and when the Son of Heaven is in a good mood, let the concubine explain a few words. After all, it wasn't Jia Fu who went to traffick in person, and it is unknown if he deceived the people below. ”

Wang Ziteng is instructing Jia Huan on how to deal with it. As for the attitude, there are some condescending. I'm worried that Jia Huan, a little kid, will mess things up!

Jia Huan laughed in his heart. What kind of scheme is this royal rule? Is he the kind of person who teaches his wealth and life to the Son of Heaven to judge in a single thought?

Jia Huan said slowly: "Uncle, I can save it." I'll take care of it. Please rest assured. It's my uncle's errand, and I have an immature opinion. Did my uncle ever think about going to Chajing Camp by the way? ”

Wang Ziteng's hand holding the tea bowl paused in mid-air, and his eyes changed when he looked at Jia Huan. It's bold!

In his heart, at most, he wanted to find evidence of the prince's involvement in military power in the upper twelve guards and the palace guards. I'm sure you'll be able to find it. However, Jia Huan's suggestion was that he make things bigger, and even expand them to Beijing.

It's a rather vague proposition. You must know that he once served as the envoy of the Jingying Festival. Nominally, he was the official of the 12th battalion of the Beijing camp. The position of the envoy of the Jingying Festival has always been held by the old martial arts group of the Four Kings and Eight Princes.

If so, he checked the Jingying, and the power skills in it are very talkative. He can even promote a group of "his own people". and Jia Huan's rectification movement in Jiafu some time ago is actually a routine.

His background was originally a martial artist. If you want to become a university scholar, you are unlikely to get the support of civil servants who have come from the imperial examination. However, the support of the generals and generals in the army is a great help.

Wang Ziteng patted the table lightly, made up his mind, looked at Jia Huan, and said, "Ziyu's proposal is very wrong. No wonder everyone says that you have the ability to manage things, and you are indeed a man of power. What are your requirements? ”

He made such a big move, if there was a concubine in the palace to help cover up one or two, it would be the best. Secondly, the bigger he moves, the bigger the rebound. The pressure will be transmitted to the Jia Fu side. Who let Jia Yu catch the pigtails?

Jia Fu has such a big "sacrifice", of course he needs to make up for it. At the very least, make a gesture of compensation, right?

Jia Huan showed an embarrassed smile and said, "I hope that in the future, my uncle can say a few kind words in front of the Son of Heaven." Hanlin was promoted at the end of his nine-year term, which was too tiring. "He's an important official.

Jia Huan's suppression by the Son of Heaven is known to all dynasties. When Wang Ziteng heard this, he immediately laughed, pointed at Jia Huan, nodded a little, and said, "No problem." After the deed is completed, I will definitely sponsor you in front of the Son of Heaven. ”

There is another sentence at the back: If the Son of Heaven agrees or not, then it doesn't matter to me.

Jia Huan smiled and nodded, thanked Wang Ziteng, said a few more words, drank a bowl of tea, and left the palace.

The carriage drove smoothly through the streets of the capital. The sound of horses' hooves is very empty in the autumn night.

In the middle of the carriage, Jia Huan smiled lightly.

How could he sacrifice the interests of Jia Yuanchun and the Jia family to fulfill Wang Ziteng's official position and career? He's not that noble, he's not that selfless.

When he was called by Wang Ziteng to talk about the Zhen family before, he had a very clear opinion: if he wanted the Jia family to make sacrifices for Wang Ziteng's overall political situation, don't think about it. You play your cards, I play mine.

He suggested that Wang Ziteng engage in "suppressing and expanding the rebellion" because he had his own ideas. How to solve Jia Yu, the pig teammate who died, he also has his own plan. And not according to the idea of the king's rule.

Jia Huan's carriage returned to Jiafu at half past nine in the evening. sent Qingwen out for a trip to inquire about the news. When Qingwen came back, she learned that Jia's mother had fallen asleep. In late autumn, it is cold at night. They all rested early.

Jia Huan instructed: Tomorrow morning, please come to the old lady with me to confront the old lady.