Liu Jinwu led the way. The two walked through the streets. They are all small alleys. Half a cup of tea was over. The circumference becomes high and the road is narrow. When I looked up, I saw a glimmer of sky. It's even more cramped. One more paragraph. Suddenly, it cut into the center of a wide horse road. Look left and right. Straight path. I can't see the edge. Directly opposite a building with white walls and green eaves. Red lacquer columns. It's majestic. The door plaque is written in black on a red background. It reads: "Gongin". Chang Sihao expected that the good place he said was here. It didn't take a few steps forward. Liu Jinwu stopped and turned around. Pointing behind him, he said, "Look." ”

Chang Sihao turned back as he said. A high-rise building hits the eye. I could see that his body shook slightly. The tip of the jaw rises involuntarily. I saw that the erection of this building is higher than that of ordinary buildings. The first floor is already more than three feet above and below. Six giant pillars at the doorway. Prop up a hooked single eaves. On the side of the eaves, a four-flag red lantern banner swayed in the wind. Four words in the book: "Tianzi hugs alone". The outer foundation of the second floor is retracted inward. Exit the Ring Corridor. There are two feet high and low. Hanging lights under the eaves. The lamp hangs the colorful tassels. Carved sash of flowers. Spikes full of cornices. The shape of the top layer is the same as that of the second floor. It is about one zhang high. The top eaves are blue and blue. Ridge over puffy clouds. It's really like Qionglou landing. The fairy pavilion is ordinary.

Liu Jinwu said with a smile: "This alone building has been the famous capital for decades. Received beauties from all over Sichuan, Fujian, Hunan and Guangxi. There are famous chefs from Qilu, Wuyue, Bashu and Lingnan. Upstairs and downstairs. Eat, drink and be merry. There is posture and style, and there is courage. And the price is fair. So over the years. It's been booming. They have a lot of famous wines in their cellars. Let's pick a few things to try today. ”

The two were welcomed upstairs by their men. I just feel the heating and roast my face. The smell is tangy. The four places were full of friends. The noise is like a tidal wave. Heat beats temperature. The waitress smiled and took the clothes. Ask what you need. Head forward leads. Chang Sihao was reluctant to go to the private room. The two of them chose a place to sit down on the first floor. A la carte to eat and drink.

A few cups of belly. Warmth on the body. Liu Jinwu said: "What does the eldest brother think of this?" ”

Chang Sihao looked sideways. But see the lantern ceiling everywhere. Spikes are like bloody swords. Ink on the walls. Painting all over the hall. It's very festive for the New Year. There is a stage in the middle of the north. A courtesan is singing a song to herself. The sound of color came and went. The waitresses around are all sixteen or seventeen years old. Red clothes like fire. The black hair is beautiful. On the occasion of coming and going. With a smile on his face. Shuttling through youth. Nodding his head, "Good." It's very lively. ”

Liu Jinwu said: "Other running guys all use men. Only here is a dedicated maid. It's also a maverick. Therefore, it is much more lively than other places. You saw it, too. Opposite this single hug building is the Gongyuan. When Yan Shifan was there. Catch up with the completion of the spring scientific examination. A banquet was held here to entertain children from all over the world. Snare wings. Recruit guests for your own use. It was a time when talented people gathered. The sound of the swallow warbler. Here I write poems and lyrics. Playing and singing over there. The excitement is even better than the current one. After the fall of the Yan father and son. This scenery let Yishulou snatch it. However, leaning on the book building tea light song. Very high style. It is not as good as the wine of the solitary huglou. Approachable too. ”

Chang Sihao thought to himself: "I've been to the library. In terms of scale, it is indeed much worse than this. ”

I only heard Liu Jinwu say: "Some of the pictures in the examination in the past two years are elegant. Go over there more. Failed the test. Then go straight here. Sing in a low voice. Talk about frustration. But. There are some people, too. The words are quite well written. Teach the courtesans to sing. Contrary to its name. Spring and autumn exams. There are always more people who fail than those who are in the exam. Therefore, although the solitary building does not have the prestige of the past. The excitement has not fallen too far. ”

Chang Sihao said: "It turns out that Yan Shifan also knows how to recruit talents. It's amazing. I said he just eats, drinks and has fun. It seems that being a traitor also requires ability. "Half the story. Suddenly, I realized: "There is a book building under the Hundred Swords Alliance. Is that what it is all about? They have an eavesdropping secret room under the floor. It's not to eavesdrop on the future pillars of the country. What kind of mentality is the bottom line? Let's see if we can use it for our own purposes in the future. "Come to think of it. A dark window suddenly opened in his heart: "That Xu Sangongzi is rich and powerful." Why don't you take this one-hugging property down? Instead, he deliberately opened the museum opposite the Yishu Building. The intention is also self-aware. On that day, above the morning meeting of the Hundred Swords League. I'm here. Gao Yang They only said that the business competition between the two sides and the hostility of Xu Ge Lao. Master Zheng Mengzhu did the same. It turned out that he didn't speak in vain. There is also such a layer of competition implied underneath. It's just that only they understood at the time. But I was completely kept in the dark. No matter how much you listen, it's in vain. ”

Liu Jinwu said: "Ahem." What traitors and loyal ministers. Traitor or loyalty. It's good or bad. Sometimes it's hard to tell the difference and make sense of it. You are not always by the emperor's side. In fact, it is easy to be the emperor. Being a courtier is the hardest. Qin Hui is the first traitor in the ages. Could it be that Song Gaozong is not responsible? ”

Chang Sihao smiled secretly: "Yesterday, Longqing cried and said that the emperor is not good. Today you say that it is difficult to be a courtier. Even if I have a lot of bitterness in my heart. Hey. Who in this world has an easy life? Nodding lightly, "Yes." Gao Zong's gold medal killed Yue Fei. Certainly not a good person. ”

Liu Jinwu said: "This is a little rough again." At that time, the Song Dynasty was also considered wealthy. However, Song Gaozong lived a very frugal life. He is the emperor. Eat a large table of dishes. I can't finish it at all. Throwing it away is naturally a waste. So he gave it to the people of the palace to eat. It's nothing. What is rare is that he always prepares two pairs of chopsticks for dinner. Set aside what you want to eat on the table first. Then eat with another pair of chopsticks. Eat everything in your own bowl. Absolutely not left. So the rest of the dishes are taken down. It was also very clean. This little thoughtfulness. But the people are very grateful. You say it's a move. Just because he's a good guy doesn't mean he's a good guy. ”

Chang Sihao said: "He is a good person in small things in life. The state is a bad guy in a big deal. In general. It's still more disadvantageous. ”

Liu Jinwu nodded and said, "You're on the point." When I listened to Cheng Lian'an yesterday. That's what I thought. I thought at the time. The kid had a point. A lot of good people in life. In fact, short-sighted. There is no sense of the big picture. Once the place is not right. The mistake was a monstrous disaster. ”

Chang Sihao's eyelids closed slightly: "You seem to have something to say." ”

Liu Jinwu smiled: "I don't have the ability to play the off-strings." But. A digression. Actually, a lot of the time. People are acting in a show. It is possible that acting is done to please others. It may also be for its own purpose. Some people find it difficult to play after entering the play. Be touched by the characters. But he didn't have himself. Others are interspersed in the play. Acting through plays. Achieved themselves. Teased others. There are also people who are in the play and don't know the play. Missed the show. It's easy to hurt yourself on the stage. ”

Chang Sihao said: "It seems...... I'm mostly in the play and don't know anything about it. ”

Liu Jinwu smiled and raised his glass: "Joys and sorrows." The opening day is the closing day, men, women and children. Theatregoers are also theatre watchers. Drink bars. Chang Sihao accompanied him for a drink. casually took a bite of food and put it in his mouth. Chew on it for a while. Swallowed and said, "I actually understand what you said. Are you saying that Qin Hui and Yan Song are the same. Song Gaozong is responsible. The old emperor Jiajing is also responsible. It's a good analogy. I'll talk to the emperor when I have the chance. Let him be careful of the ministers of the DPRK. Learn from experience. Don't make similar mistakes again. The emperor knows that I am a rough person. I don't understand politics. When the time comes, ask. I'll take the opportunity to give you a few kind words. Say you're extraordinary. The emperor was pleased. and you will be promoted. Maybe you can get some kind of military minister or something. You don't have to envy those eunuchs anymore. ”

Liu Jinwu's face changed suddenly. Hands around the neck gestured: "If you say so." Then I'm not a bird cutter. It's going to cut off the head. ”

Chang Sihao smiled: "How can that." Yes. You're probably afraid I'm stupid. It's not good to say. You can rest assured. It's a small thing. I'll just say. You are loyal to the emperor. Think that the emperor is frugal. Picking loaches in the lake to eat, sealing the cannon general, these things. It's the same as Song Gaozong giving leftovers to his subordinates. It's all the performance of a good person. Although the good people are mostly short-sighted. If you don't put it in the right place, it's easy to get into trouble. But compared to Gojong. The emperor finally didn't break out of the heinous disaster. is already quite a Ming Jun. ”

Liu Jinwu's eyes straightened: "Brother." Where have I offended you? You're going to hurt me like that. ”

See him like this. Chang Sihao frowned more and more: "Hey." Why do you bother? Am I not doing it for your own good, too. After saying that, he didn't look at him anymore. Eat with your head down.

Liu Jinwu soured his nose and wrinkled. I almost cried: "You're doing this for my good." It's going to kill me. He didn't respond for a long time. Suddenly, I realized. Leaned over and whispered, "What's the matter with Chitose." Tell me to come down. Jin Wu is determined to work with dogs and horses. No two words. ”

Chang Sihao waited until he calmly swallowed the food in his mouth. That's when he stretched out his hand. Rub on his shoulder. Smiled: "Sit." Sit. You recognized me as a big brother. Isn't it obvious to say this? ”

Liu Jinwu sat back slowly. But the ass is not real. His eyes were good, and God swept his face. I don't know what kind of medicine is sold in this gourd.

Chang Sihao filled the cup for him. smiled: "I haven't been in Beijing for a long time. I don't know much about the characters in Beijing. Brother if interested. Tell me how. ”

Liu Jinwu's eyes rolled. Knowing that he must have something to hide. Hurriedly smiled: "That's not easy." He took the wine with both hands. Drink it all. said: "You are already familiar with the people in Dongchang. To talk about other characters in Beijing. The first one...... I have to say that it is Xu Jie, Xu Ge Lao. ”

Chang Sihao nodded: "Yes." I've heard a lot of gossip. said that Xu Ge Lao is now in power. As the sun shines. I don't know if it's really that powerful. "Liu Jinwu has some painting souls. "He's the first assistant. Now the first minister of the cabinet. On power. There is no one who can cover him? Chang Sihao said casually: "He is probably also from the imperial examination." From a scholar to such a seat. It's not easy. Liu Jinwu said: "That's nature. His power has been able to get to this point. To a large extent, it is because the foundation laid by the defeat of Yan Song. ”

Chang Sihao said: "Oh. It's got to be a good show. ”

Hear here. Liu Jinwu already has some thoughts. Smile. said: "That's a long story. Xu Ge is always the pavilion that Jiajing entered in the thirty-first year. I was a minor at the time. At that time, Yan Song successively fought and killed Xia Yan, Yang Jisheng, Shen Lian and others. The power is extremely strong. Xu Jie was once recommended by Xia Yan. Therefore, it is suspected that he is a henchman. Yan Song was therefore hostile to him. Pick fault with him when he has nothing to do. Speaking of this, he glanced up at Chang Sihao. He added: "I don't mean anything else. Don't get me wrong. ”

Chang Sihao smiled and raised his glass: "My own brother." What so many misunderstandings. Come. Drink. ”

Liu Jinwu saw him smile more and more kindly. On the contrary, it is a little restrained. I'm afraid that the other party will provoke it. Wine to the glass dry. After the bottom of the cup is brightened. and took the initiative to fill Chang Sihao with it. continued: "At that time, Xu Jie knew that he was powerless to fight against it. I had to be careful. Withheld it for ten years. finally boiled Yan Song old and drowsy. Lost the emperor's favor. At this time, he himself became the new favorite of Emperor Jiajing. At this time, his men and horses were almost cultivated. So the action begins. instructed the imperial historian Zou Yinglong to sue Yan Song and his son. Jiajing really ordered the arrest of Yan Shifan. ordered Yan Song to go into the wilderness. At that time, many officials who had been oppressed by Yan Song's father and son were ready to sue Chen and say that the two were guilty. and mentioned more about Yan Song's cruelty to Yang, Shen and other loyal and good things. But Xu Jie is extremely smart. knows that Yan Song's harm to others is a stealing trick. Don't do it yourself. It's a side-knock and a side-to-side. Mobilize Jiajing to harm. If Yan Song mentions this matter. Emperor Jiajing will inevitably protect his own shortcomings. will not cure the sins of Yan's father and son. So he instructed the ministers to write a letter only to tell the world that the world was in trouble. Sure enough, he brought down Yan Song. took Yan Shifan's life. ”

Chang Sihao nodded: "I understand." It's the same nature as the words I said in my head. If the Pope hears. Then you will become the shortness of the old emperor. ”

Liu Jinwu saw that he understood what he meant. I was secretly happy. Forced a smile with a bitter face: "Yes." Isn't it? ”

Chang Sihao smiled: "I see." I almost did something bad with good intentions. Liu Jinwu hurriedly said: "It's not in the way." It's okay. Chang Sihao snorted. Said: "So Xu Jie is a very smart person. Fight down the giant traitor. He's the hero everyone wants. Isn't it. Liu Jinwu said: "Exactly." Chang Sihao handed over another cup and said: "It is said that heroes don't ask about their origins." Generally become a big hero. He had to be sacrificed for him. Heroes do bad things. Nor is it called doing bad things. That's called subordination. Liu Jinwu drank it all. Seems to have drunk a little harder. His eyes were a little divergent. Vaguely said: "Almost." But it's not the same thing. ”

Chang Sihao said: "You said before that you were loyal and treacherous, good and bad. In many cases, it is difficult to distinguish clearly. I agree with that. Before Yan Song was knocked down. Presumably, the vast majority of the people in the court praised him as a loyal minister who governed the country. So as long as it doesn't fall. It's good. Wait until the wall falls down and everyone pushes it. The good guys have become the bad guys. ”

Liu Jinwu pondered his voice. It doesn't seem to be much to the point.

Chang Sihao smiled. His eyes swept obliquely: "Xu Jie's hero wall is erected." No one dared to push. There are quite a few people who come to help. ”

Liu Jinwu nodded: "The people who have been squeezed out and framed by Yan Song are naturally inclined to Xu Jie. Over the years, the people under him have also been cultivated and installed a lot. Like Zhang Juzheng and Hai Rui. They all followed Xu Jie. If he is a wall. It's more of a rod. People who want to come and help form a circle. In the distance, he was no longer able to touch his body. can only be supported on the backs of their predecessors one by one. ”

Chang Sihao smiled: "It's not very strong." But there are a lot of people. Isn't it also a push? The court is a sandy field. No matter how deep the roots are. I'm afraid it's not reliable. ”

Liu Jinwu had a stiff smile on his face. I don't know how to answer.

Chang Sihao said: "I just teased you." You don't have to take it to heart. I meant to tell you. Speak around the bush. So will I. I just don't think it's necessary. Acting and watching dramas are all fun. It's best if everyone laughs it off. I know that too. In fact, the emperor is a very smart man. He walked around the Yanxiang Pavilion. I understood everything in my heart. The identity of the eldest grandson Xiaochi. Elder Xu Ge didn't know. The strength of Juhao Pavilion. The emperor will not know. A man can live in harmony with a traitor for ten years. Watching him do bad things and be indifferent. and secretly colluded with the old prince. Organize gangs in Gangnam. Hiring. It will not be for the sake of prosperity and the revitalization of farming. ”