Chapter 436: There are heroes in the darkness

Although the official was the commander of the three-grade Jinyi Guard, Yuan Xianglai did not like luxury, so he just chose a three-entry courtyard in Xicheng, which was very close to the Jinyi Guard's Yamen, and used a few servants brought from his hometown. He often brought home the things that the official office couldn't finish in the past day, so he went in and out of the Jinyi Guard Captain, and there was no one else, and almost all the officers who lived around him were officers from the Beizhen Fusi.

In the afternoon of that day, in the not too big study of the Yuan family, Yuan Fang met with a subordinate dressed as a lieutenant as usual. The wind and rain outside the house were bitter, and the lights in the house were swaying, and the man stepped here for the first time, his eyes couldn't help but look around, but he found that there were no elegant calligraphy and paintings hanging on the four walls, and the furniture was only made of ordinary elm, which was half-old and not new, but it revealed a warm and pleasant meaning.

Yuan Fang didn't seem to notice these small actions of the other party, and when the other party finished playing the matter, he asked thoughtfully: "You mean that the prince of Han had already transferred all the manpower and money he had in his hands to Zhu Zhanqi before he died?" ”

"Yes, sir. The prince of Han only has Zhu Zhanqi, a younger brother of the same father and mother, and although he has many wives and concubines, he has no heirs under his knees, so it is not surprising that he made such a decision when he was terminally ill. His subordinates only heard that he had entered the closed Shouguang Palace, and had talked with Shouguang King for at least three hours. Not long after returning to the palace, he died. Moreover, his subordinates also heard the most secret news, it is said that the prince of Han once gave Concubine Wei a prescription, and those who used this prescription would never be able to have children. In other words, King Han is only afraid that he will not have a son-in-law from now on. ”

His testament was handed over to the emperor by Changshi, so the emperor thought that the king of Han only had Zhu Zhanqi as his son-in-law, and because of the son's goodness, he had compassion...... It's really a good calculation, you can have so many calculations at such a young age, and you can still make the emperor praise you when you die...... Damn, this damn kid has played so many tricks, and he is still called Xunliang, the emperor often thinks that he has insight on weekdays, but this time he deceived people! ”

Yuan Fang, who was usually unsmiling and often had a gloomy face, spit out a swear word for the first time, and then rubbed his temples with his thumb and middle finger, and then sneered: "The last time Zhu Zhanqi went to Beijing, he whipped the people on the long street and made a big fuss in the British government, he was really a spoiled prince, but this time he shrunk in the Hanwang Mansion and never came out, I still wonder how this change came about, it turned out that it was not only that he was imprisoned for two years and was honest, but also had the effect of the eldest brother's deathbed will." Lin Sha, you have done a good job this time, this line can be rebuilt, and you will be invincible if you have something to do in another day. ”

"It's all the trust and cultivation of adults."

Lin Sha, who was dressed in a brocade guard lieutenant uniform, habitually reached out to pluck his sideburns next to his ear, but only when he stretched out his hand did he remember that he was wearing a wisp of money and a hat today, and there was no hair end exposed, so he withdrew his hand. Seeing that Yuan Fang was only thinking about raising her eyebrows and pondering, and she didn't notice herself at all, she couldn't help but laugh at herself secretly.

Yuan Fang only fancied her mind and means, how could he pay attention to anything else?

As if he hadn't heard Lin Sha's self-humility just now, Yuan Yi, who raised his head again, instructed: "Hundreds of officials don't anticipate the affairs of the vassal king, although Jinyiwei is different from ordinary officials, but you must also grasp the measure, and never leak that we are paying close attention to this line." Princess Yongping is now without the Marquis of Fuyang, but she is not blindly disheartened, since Zhu Zhanqi arrived in Beijing, she has often gone to visit, you keep an eye on her, don't let her go crazy. But after all, you were once her person, and you have to be careful not to let her recognize you. ”

Although the last sentence was just a rigid instruction, he felt extremely happy in Lin Sha's ears, and he hurriedly agreed at the moment. After a few more official words, seeing that Yuan Fang had nothing to say, she bowed down and retired, and only when she arrived at the door did she hear another sentence.

"If you have something to report in the future, you'd better not come here. Although the people up and down this family are all brought out by me from Kaifeng, they are all carefree, and they are not afraid of being bought, and the officers of the Beizhen Fusi who live in the surrounding families are also raised by me, but after all, people's hearts are separated from their stomachs, and if you are a woman, it will be a big trouble. You're the most important person on this line, and wherever you go, you have to take the guys I gave you with you, understand? ”

"Yes, my subordinates understand."

Seeing Lin Sha turn around and salute with a smile, and then went out, Yuan Fang couldn't help but laugh dumbly. Although I just heard what Zhang Yue said at the beginning, I just had an idea, but now that I use it easily, I feel that this girl is very extraordinary. According to the information sent back by the people he sent over, she was smart and clever but never ambitious, ruthless but not lacking in the cunning of a woman, but she was born spy material. The only pity is that she is a woman, otherwise if she finds a way to gradually promote her, she may even take his place after the new monarch ascends the throne in the future. It's just that Mu Ning was transferred to the East Factory, and that guy is about the same age as him.

"It's a pity."

Yuan Fang, who shook his head, wrote another letter in the study, sealed the letter, went out to find a confidant and asked him to send it to Nanjing, and then returned to the upper room to change his clothes. Because the weather was so bad that day, he added another oil coat to the outside of his robe, and then put on a golden needle on the outside, and went out with two retinues and went straight to the Yamen of the Jinyi Guard.

Although it was already evening at this time, and the other government offices had dispersed, Jinyiwei had never handled cases day and night, so there was no such strict time, and there were still many people in raincoats entering and leaving the yamen at this time. He had just jumped off his horse at the gate when a captain on duty rushed over in front of the gate like a gust of wind.

"My lord, why did you come back, I sent someone to your house to look for it!" Seeing that Yuan Fang was stunned, he said angrily, "Today, the emperor has ordered to reprimand Wu Zhong, the secretary of the Criminal Department, and Lu Zhen, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, and dismissed the official of Fang Bin, the secretary of the Ministry of War. This Beizhen Fusi Prison has always been personally inquired about by you, you should hurry up and take a look, I'm afraid that the emperor in the palace is also looking for you! ”

Even though he had unknowingly been the commander of the Jinyi Guard for six years, this city government had been trained perfectly, but when he heard the news, Yuan Fang still couldn't help but gasp. It seems that there is only one Shangshu, a cabinet minister and a Dali Cheng who are in prison, but there is also a Shangshu who has been dismissed, and the other two seem to be in danger! In recent years, there have been more and more court officials in Beizhen Fusi Prison, although he can't let his family visit, but he also ordered more places to take care of it, whether it is the four treasures of the study or books, they are as satisfied as possible, even the clothes and food of the four seasons have not been treated lightly, but they are helpless against the surging number of prisoners.

After all, it was a prisoner who was ordered to be arrested, and it was the same this time, but ......

Why is Zhang Yue's old father-in-law still sandwiched here? When Du Zhen went down to Jinyi to guard the prison last time, the emperor's anger was still limited, and Zhang Yue was transferred from the middle, he tried tactfully, and finally got out of trouble safely, but it is difficult to say that he went in this second time. Jinyiwei Prison is not fun, there are many people who have died in it, isn't Yang Pu in the East Palace still locked up?

Not to mention what kind of thoughts Yuan Fang had in mind and hurried to Beizhen Fusi Prison, it was said that Zhang Yue really didn't come back to his senses for a long time after getting the news of this kind of five thunders. After all, it was not only his father-in-law, but also his mentor! However, when he couldn't figure out what was going on in the Qianqing Palace, he really had no idea, so he paced back and forth a few steps irritably, and then gradually calmed down.

At this time, Wan Shijie saw that a group of subordinate officials of the Arsenal Division had gone to inquire about Fang Bin's situation, and hurriedly stepped forward and said to Zhang Yue: "If you want me to say, it must be for the Northern Expedition." Fang Shangshu has always disagreed with the emperor's personal conquest, and this time the four Shangshu were summoned together, and they must have discussed the matter. As for the reason for angering the emperor, it is very simple, the reason for their exhortation is that the emperor is not willing to listen, as for Bachelor Du, he must have also suffered from the pond fish, and the emperor will have a seizure when he is angry. It's not a big deal, you better go to your mother-in-law's house to report the news first, the old man needs to be appeased after all, and then go back to discuss with your daughter-in-law. ”

"Then I'll change with you tonight, I'll go first! Lao Wan, please! ”

Recalling Zhu Di's attitude when he was in the Qianqing Palace, Zhang Yue suddenly felt that what Wanshijie said was reasonable, and he was not hypocritical at the moment, so he entrusted Wanshijie with the things he was on duty tonight, and then hurried out. When he came out, he glanced towards the main hall, only to find that the two attendants were gone. Although it is still raining heavily, many people don't care about these at all, and they go to the door bareheaded, and there are undisguised discussions everywhere.

"I have been monopolizing power for more than ten years, and this time I will dismiss the official, Fang Shangshu probably can't think of it!"

"To say that the emperor is already very tolerant of Fang Shangshu, don't look at Fang Shangshu who was wearing half-used cocoon silk when he went out today, in fact, ...... Tsk, his house is a royal gift, but the furniture is more luxurious than Xungui! ”

"Fang Shangshu has occupied the position in the main hall of the military department for twelve years, and I am afraid that he will not be able to get up if he falls this time."

"Who says it's not, even if he doesn't want to go down, but the two squires are impatient to wait. Which of his shortcomings is not exposed, just say that we, in the past, didn't it look at it for the sake of the Son of Heaven? ”

Even if Zhang Yue didn't listen deliberately, the chaotic sounds of these walls falling down and everyone pushing them penetrated into his ears one after another, making him more and more upset. When he went out and got on the horse, he saw a few entourages coming up, so he glanced at Hu Qi, and when he saw that he understood his heart, he would get on the horse and leave first, so he got on the horse and went straight to Du's house. However, when he turned into the deserted alley, he suddenly saw more than a dozen brocade guards in raincoats, and his heart suddenly rose to his throat.

Seeing that Jin Yiwei did not stop him, he simply turned his heart sideways, galloped past them at a gallop, and when he arrived in front of Du's house, he jumped off the horse, but there was a greeting from the side.

"Ouch, it's Lord Zhang!"

Lu Feng was wearing a wide linoleum raincoat, he stepped forward slowly, and when he saw that Zhang Yue's face was not good, he smiled and said, "Don't worry, our family is not here to do those things about copying family registration." Yuan Fang is not in front of the palace today, so I got an errand. Mr. Du first said that there were a few copies to be presented to the emperor, so the emperor asked our family to pick it up. But we have to remind you that this time is different from the last time, although it is your father-in-law, but you have to make a choice when it is time to make a trade-off, let it be natural, and at most a few years! ”

After leaving this sentence, Lu Feng casually arched his hand, and then walked away with a group of people. Seeing this scene, Zhang Yue's face turned gloomy, and he immediately entered the door with a few entourages.

A few years at most? That is both his father-in-law and his mentor, if he even has to ignore this kind of affection, he might as well change his name to the rat generation in the future!