Chapter Eighty-Nine: Asking for Recommendations
Cai Jing's bedroom is by no means the concept of a bedroom in a later residence, Cai Jing's bedroom is very large, several times larger than the living room of a later residence. This was Bai Sheng's first impression after he came in.
What is amazing is that in such a large room, the room is full of the fragrance of ambergris, this fragrance he has smelled in Li Qingzhao's house, but it is definitely not as strong as in Cai Jing's bedroom, how many catties of ambergris must be burned to get the aroma?
Ambergris was the most precious spice in the Song Dynasty, produced in the Great Food West Sea. Needless to say, ordinary people can't afford it, even ordinary officials and rich people can't afford it, but here in Cai Jing, it seems to be used without spending money, Bai Sheng has to admire the extravagance of the Cai family.
In addition to the sense of smell, there is a visual impact. There was light in the room, not daylight, nor candlelight, but the jade horse on Cai Jing's bedside, the jade horse was crystal clear and colorful, and it was emitting a soft but not dazzling light, which seemed to filter out the invisible ambergris in the air, and the room was full of gold and splendor.
Cai Jing was reclining at the head of the bed, his beard was white, his face was gray, his body was covered with a brocade quilt, and his eyes were staring at the jade horse. There were two beautiful maids beside him rubbing his shoulders and legs.
Zhai Qian stood on the side, and at the end of the bed sat a woman in black, covered with a black scarf, even if she was silent, she gave the visitor a sense of depression. I think it's the supreme master who emitted supreme energy just now.
Bai Sheng believed that this woman in black was the top master of this era, because even Wanyan Zongwang and Lu Zhishen could not use such powerful martial arts.
"The grass people see the Taishi. Li Qingzhao took the lead and took the initiative to greet him, and Bai Sheng and the other three also saluted. As early as after the Yuncheng County Ya, Li Qingzhao gave Bai Sheng a popular science, and this dynasty does not kneel and worship, except for the suspects who have eaten a lawsuit and entered the yamen for trial.
"Sit down and talk. Cai Jing looked at Bai Sheng and the four of them, his eyes were very kind, his attitude was extremely amiable, and he was unexpectedly approachable.
If it weren't for Cai Jing's lavish gifts, he would have almost questioned his historical knowledge, just looking at his appearance, what kind of old man he must be?
There are a lot of seats in the room, all of which have been sat by Tong Guan and Gao Yu before, and the two maids who had done "security checks" for Bai Sheng and others guided Bai Sheng and the four of them to sit down, Cai Jing took the initiative to speak, but the object of conversation was Bai Sheng: "What is the name of this Bai Gongzi? Where is his ancestral hometown?
Cai Jing's meaning is very clear, you can't be a jinshi, the jinshi have all passed the palace examination and are called in Donghuamen, I can't not know; if you are a lifter, then I can do it for your officials; if you are just a showman or even a child below the show, then I'm sorry, an official of my level can't help you.
Bai Sheng's heart sank, and he secretly said that he couldn't hide it now, because at least there was a Zhao Mingcheng outside who could expose his lies, so he simply didn't lie, and replied: "Bai Sheng, a grass person, is from Yuncheng County." There is no fame. ”
"Oh?" Cai Jing raised his eyebrows, looking quite moved, and said strangely: "Since you are a common person in Shandong, why did you marry a Liao woman as your wife? Where did you get this jade horse?"
"Uh...... This jade horse is the ancestral heirloom of the villain's family, as for the cheap one, she and I are married by the elders of both sides, but then my father-in-law and mother-in-law fell to the Liao State...... "These two things Bai Sheng had to lie, because he had already deceived before, and then telling the truth was tantamount to looking for death.
Cai Jing didn't do much to investigate this kind of thing, and still said kindly: "Since that's the case, let's open the skylight and say something, you come to see me, what do you need me to help you?"
Only a fool would believe that Bai Sheng was willing to give up such an ancestral treasure to be the imperial master only out of the people's love for high-ranking officials, Cai Jing is certainly not a fool, although he will say this to others.
Bai Sheng looked at Li Qingzhao and said, "The grass people asked to see the Taishi, but it was actually for the sake of my cousin. ”
Li Qingzhao gave Bai Sheng a grateful glance, got up and saluted Cai Jing again: "Li Qingzhao, the daughter of the people, was invited by the letter from the Taishi to meet the Taishi. ”
"What?" Cai Jing was taken aback, "Are you Li Qingzhao?
Li Qingzhao looked sad and replied softly: "Exactly." ”
Cai Jing's expression became extremely complicated, as if he couldn't cry or laugh, and said, "Then why don't you come to see the old man directly? Or come with your father-in-law Zhao Mingcheng! Do you know that the old man is about to wait for you to arrive?"
Li Qingzhao said: "I don't dare to wait for Mrs. Lao for a long time, it's really because the journey is too Shun, and there are many bandits along the way, if it weren't for my cousin Bai Sheng sacrificing his life all the way to protect him, the folk girl is only afraid that she has become the wife of the king of the mountain at this moment." ”
Cai Jing sighed: "It's the old man's inability to govern the country that causes the local security to be so poor, and it's really the old man's fault." Well, Li Cainu, do you know who the old man hired you to coach?"
"The folk girl doesn't know. ”
"The old man has already set up a women's private school outside the Donghua Gate, called the Lecture Hall, and there are two special students who need you to teach. One of them is Zhao Fujin, the daughter of the current official family, who loves to write lyrics, and the second student is named Master Li, who is talented and beautiful, but he still needs to be cultivated in lyrics and songs. ”
Li Qingzhao was surprised and said: "The Taishi has won the award, as far as the people know, everyone in the world recommends Zhou Bangyan first, and this person is in the capital, why don't you let him coach?"
Cai Jing's arm moved, as if he wanted to wave his hand, but he couldn't raise it, so he had to shake his head slightly, but there was some anger in his voice: "Don't ask more about this, I just don't want him to teach, so I hired you." In this way, from tomorrow onwards, you will go to the lecture hall to start classes, and the old man has already arranged other matters, as the so-called everything is ready, only the east wind is owed. ”
Li Qingzhao was so smart, he immediately knew that Cai Jing and Zhou Bangyan were not on the right path, and there was no name and shadow of Zhou Bangyan among the people who came to visit Cai Jing today, so he changed the topic: "The people's girls obey the orders of the Taishi, but the people's daughters still have something to ask for." ”
Li Qingzhao's promise was a major matter on Cai Jing's mind, and Cai Jing's mood immediately improved, and he returned to his kind appearance: "You say." ”
Li Qingzhao hit the railway while it was hot: "Jia Yan resigned a few days ago, I don't know if the Taishi can be accommodating." ”
"What's this?" Cai Jing's white eyebrows furrowed again, "I'm afraid that the old man can't help him, now that the old man is sick in bed, I don't know if he can return to the court to be loyal to the country, and the matter of Ling Zun has to be good when the old man meets the official family, you see......"
Hearing Cai Jing say this, Li Qingzhao's eyes immediately turned red, but he didn't say anything more, but looked at Bai Sheng, as if he was pleading.
She has a mirror in her heart, her father was brought down by Cai Jing, it seems that Cai Jing is not going to give herself this face, obviously shirking.
Seeing that Li Qingzhao was pitiful, and his eyes were full of the meaning of asking for help, Bai Sheng couldn't stand it anymore, and said in his heart Cai Jing, what are you pretending to be an old immortal?
couldn't help but blurt out: "Taishi, please forgive the grass people for their courage, if the grass people can set up a rule of law to cure the Taishi's illness, so that the Taishi can be healthy and return to the court, then can the Taishi help my uncle to reinstate his office?"
Hearing this, Cai Jing's eyes suddenly lit up, and he said happily: "Do you really have this ability? Could it be that you know medical skills?"
It is said that Cai Jing is most worried about no one else at the moment, it is his eldest son Cai You. The relationship between Cai You and the current emperor Zhao Ji has been so good that they wear the same pair of pants. For example, it is the palace maid in the harem, he Cai You dares to ask for it, and Zhao Ji is really willing to give it!
Therefore, Cai Jing can conclude that as long as his illness does not improve within ten days, the decision-making power of major affairs in the DPRK and the Central Committee will fall into Cai You's hands! That is the authority of a country, even if his own son comes to rob it!
Zhai Qian was also overjoyed, but he added a sentence next to him without hesitation: "Bai Gongzi, this is not nonsense, if you can't cure the illness of the Taishi, it will be a big crime to deceive the ministers!"
Bai Sheng said: "I didn't say that I would see a doctor, but I can recommend a miracle doctor to treat the Taishi! I just want the Taishi to give me a promise, that is, if the Taishi recovers, my uncle can be reinstated." ”
Cai Jing said: "Of course there is no problem with this, the old man said just now, as long as the old man can meet the official family, he will definitely speak for Li Gefei and ensure that he returns to the court! ”
Bai Shengxin said that Cai Jinggui was a Taishi, and he should not break his word and gain weight, so he said calmly: "This divine doctor's name is An Daoquan, and he settled in Jiankang Mansion. The Taishi sent someone to ask for it. ”
In order to help Li Qingzhao, Bai Sheng first thought of An Daoquan.
Although I don't know why An Daoquan's reputation can't be spread here in Jingshi now, it seems that this is the case in the original work of "Water Margin". In the original book, An Daoquan later followed Song Jiang to accept Zhao'an, and became the first doctor in the world when he went to Beijing. Bai Sheng felt that if An Dao couldn't cure Cai Jing's illness, then Cai Jing would have to die.
Cai Jing's face changed when he heard this, and he said to himself: "Then you really have to send someone to go immediately!" He had seen the Jiankang Mansion rush and knew that Fang La was going to send troops to attack Jiankang in the near future. If he sends people slowly, if he arrives, this Jiankang Mansion has already changed, and his banner as a Taishi will not be good.
As for whether Huang Sheng can turn the tide of the war in Jiangnan, in fact, he has no bottom in his heart. The reason why he arranged for Huang Sheng to be the prefect of Jiankang Mansion was completely to exonerate Tong Guan.
Then he ordered: "Zhai Qian, you immediately go and arrange this matter, so as soon as possible, once there is a delay, you will not live!"
"Yes. Zhai Qian immediately went out.
Cai Jing's face was full of hope, and he said, "Is there anything else Mr. Bai has to do? If not, how about letting this maid take you to taste the old man's family banquet?"
"Oh, it's okay, thank you. Bai Sheng and Li Qingzhao stood up and were about to say goodbye, but they found that Xiao Feng and Wanyan Wulu had no intention of leaving, and couldn't help but cast a blaming look at them, why are you really trying to make trouble for me?
Xiao Feng didn't seem to see what Bai Sheng meant, got up and said, "Husband, you take your sister and cousin to dinner first, I want to say a few words to the master alone for my wife." ”
Bai Sheng was secretly helpless, but he did not understand. Since Xiao Feng is the leader of the Liao forces, it is already clear what she wants to do when she stays. It's nothing more than a relationship with Cai Jing, and the Great Song Dynasty can't take advantage of the fire to rob.
He planned to give Xiao Feng this chance. This is not only because the Lianliao matter itself is of great benefit to the Great Song Dynasty, but also because he knows that if he forcibly destroys Xiao Feng's plan, then the antidote to the dry blood will be lost.
But Wanyan Wulu didn't think so, what did she and Wanyan Zongwang do when they came to the Great Song Dynasty? They just wanted to join the Song Dynasty to destroy Liao, when she first met Xiao Feng, she didn't know what the origin of this beautiful woman surnamed Xiao was, but the old woman's appraisal just now had already exposed Xiao Feng's old bottom.
Cai Jing didn't know what that sleeve crossbow meant, how could Wanyan Wulu not know? If it weren't for the fact that the old woman in black's martial arts were too profound, she would have wanted to kill Xiao Feng in Cai Jing's bedroom. Even so, she would not let Xiao Feng's attempt succeed.
So she suddenly got up, pointed at Xiao Feng's nose and scolded: "How can you be a daughter-in-law to someone else?