The rain in Qingshan County last night could not dampen the bright sunshine in Yueyang City.
Outside Yueyang City, there are eight hundred miles of Dongting, a vast and endless area;
There is an island dotting the lake, like a green snail on a silver plate;
There are continuous houses covering dozens of miles, surrounded by green mountains and green waters, which is really spectacular;
These are the famous three scenic spots in Yueyang: Dongting Lake, Junyue Island, and Sujiawu.
Sujiawu, which occupies a vast and spectacular area, has countless large and small houses, is surrounded by criss-crossing roads, and the roads inside it are crisscrossed, just like a small country.
Only the Su family's main family, close descendants, and clan soldiers are qualified to live in it. The further descendants can only find other places to live, which shows the strong momentum of the Yueyang Su family that has been accumulated for hundreds of years.
At this moment, in Sujiawu, a mountain surrounded by large huts and pavilions in the center, three men were slowly climbing the mountain. Two men were walking side by side in front, and one man was two steps behind.
The appearance of the three of them is quite similar, and the clothes they wear are not gorgeous, but a knowledgeable person can tell at a glance that the materials and needlework are of amazing quality, and it is impossible for anyone without a wealthy family to afford them.
One of the men, who had a slightly delicate temperament, was panting slightly from climbing the mountain. He turned to look at the man behind him and said, "Fourth brother, you go up and tell the elder brother first. The third brother and I will go up later."
"Okay, second brother."
Watching the fourth child walking up the mountain quickly, the second child said softly: "Third child, I want to tell you something."
The man next to him, who had a much more heroic temperament, said directly: "You and I, brothers, if you have something to say, just tell me."
"Something happened in Zigui County. A woman from our family committed something and was imprisoned. The evidence is conclusive."
"What do I think? Just do whatever you have to do. Our Su family has a clean family tradition. How can we still protect her?"
"The key is that this woman is the sister of Su Yuanshang, the prefect of Qingshan County."
The third child frowned when he heard this. Although the Su family has great influence in Yunmeng Prefecture, this is not the Yunmeng Prefecture of the Su family, but the Yunmeng Prefecture of the imperial court. It is impossible for the Su family to interfere unscrupulously in the appointment and dismissal of officials. The core content of the dynasty can only be exerted secretly.
In the seven counties of Yunmeng Prefecture, there are not many political resources that can be directly controlled by each house.
Under Sanfang, apart from the officials who secretly supported him, Su Yuanshang, the prefect of Qingshan County, was the one who directly controlled the situation.
The second child turned to look at him, "Su Yuanshang secretly contacted the prefect of Hanjia County, replaced his sister with a death row prisoner, and sentenced the death row prisoner to a canonical punishment, while leaving his sister at large. This matter was known to outsiders, and she was reported to the state Here. You know that the supervisory censor in the state is mine. How to deal with it, you give me the regulations."
The third child frowned, feeling angry and helpless about the news, and a little entangled, "Let me think about it."
"Well, of course you have to think it over carefully." The second brother reached out and patted his back, "Let's go first, don't keep the elder brother waiting too long."
In a pavilion on the mountainside, an elegant middle-aged man was standing next to a stone table. There was a piece of snow-white paper on the table. He held it down with a ruler, and a beautiful landscape painting was slowly taking shape at the end of his pen.
The fourth child stood aside with his hands down, respectful.
The second and third children did not say anything after they arrived. They stood silently aside with the fourth child and watched quietly.
After a painting was finished, the second child smiled and said, "Brother's painting skills are getting more and more outstanding, it's almost like the real thing!"
The third child nodded, "Second brother is right."
The man whose appearance was somewhat similar to Su Yanyan was naturally the current head of the Su family. He put down his pen, and the servant on the side quickly offered him a cloth that had been steamed warm in the pot. He picked it up, wiped his hands, and threw it away casually. Returning to the tray, "You guys go down!"
The rest of the people all retreated far away. The head of the Su family, the eldest of the four, looked at the three younger brothers and said, "I called you here today because of a small matter. Something happened to a daughter of the Su family in Zigui County, but she didn't. Thinking that she turned out to be Su Yuanshang's sister, Su Yuanshang's rescue was known and he reported to the state. The supervisory censor of the state had a close relationship with his second son and hurriedly came to pass the message. But I don't know who sent the message. If we stab Duan Zhoumu, let's discuss how to deal with it."
The third child thought for a while and said, "Brother, we are in the state now, and the only people who are visible to the public are Su Yuanshang from Qingshan County and Feng Bozong from Xiangyang County. If we lose one person like this, it is not a small matter!" "
The boss sighed, "Originally, that girl Yanyan came across this incident and sent a special letter to Su Yuanshang, telling him not to act rashly, but the messenger was a step too late. She probably didn't know that these two were sisters. Brother."
The third child said, "The Su family is too big. Except for the direct descendants, who can remember that there are so many people! Yanyan has already handled this matter very well."
The second child was silent for a moment, "What the third child just said is indeed a problem. We can't lose too much power in the officialdom. But it's not impossible."
After saying this, he fell silent, causing the other three people to turn their heads and look, "If you have anything to say, just say it."
"The evidence for Su Yuanshang's case this time is conclusive. It is too difficult to reverse the case and save it. Moreover, Prime Minister Qin of the DPRK is already eyeing my Su family. If I go too far, I may cause trouble again. But he Although Su Yuanshang is the governor of Qingshan County, he does not necessarily have to be the governor of Qingshan County!"
The other three people were moved.
The second child continued: "Fourth child, didn't you say a few days ago that your brother-in-law was looking for a transfer? Why don't we just run around and let your brother-in-law be the governor of Qingshan County, so that our Su family will not suffer any losses. ”
The eldest brother pondered for a moment and looked at the third child, "Third brother, what do you say?"
The third child is a generous person, "Okay, as long as the family doesn't suffer any loss, I can do it."
The fourth brother has always had a low presence among the four brothers. He usually hangs out with the second brother, so the eldest brother doesn't bother to ask him, "In this case, the matter is settled."
In a few simple words, a person's fate is decided.
"Okay, let's go and do our work. I'm going to continue painting."
After going down the mountain and returning to his yard at the foot of the mountain, the third son of the Su family came to the backyard and played with weapons for a while like a vent. He played ping ping pong and was sweating profusely before he stopped.
His luxuriously dressed and beautiful wife took the initiative to pour him a cup of warm tea, then wiped his sweat and said with a smile: "What's going on? I went to see my elder brother, and he was angry."
"Something happened to Su Yuanshang, and his position as the governor of Qingshan County cannot be kept."
"Ah?" Madam was surprised. As the head wife, she was deeply involved in various matters of the third house and knew the importance of Su Yuanshang to the third house. "What's going on?"
"Don't mention it."
The third child gave a brief summary of what happened, "What I mean now is that Su Yuan is no longer safe, but the governor of Qingshan County wants to be saved. Let's work together to promote the fourth brother's wife and brother."
"How can that be done!" Madam said immediately: "We have lost a prefect in the third house, so the fourth brother has to go? Isn't the fourth brother still the follower of the second brother? The second brother already has so many things in his pocket, and he is still holding them in. ?”
The third child sternly said, "As a woman, we are all one family. There is nothing to separate you and me! What is there to argue about? Will having more or less make you lose two ounces of meat?"
The lady shut up in anger, but like a kitten guarding its food, she was filled with displeasure when her things were taken away from her.
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Xia Jingyun was in a good mood at the moment. He had a good sleep and was full of energy.
The harvest last night was so fruitful that he never expected that Su Yuanshang would actually be willing to tell him so much, and even tell him so much of his insights and experiences almost without reservation, even though he had only met him once.
It successfully changed Xia Jingyun's inherent perception that these high officials would only shower their money on beautiful concubines and courtesans.
All this is because of Mr. Bai. It is indeed a good choice to follow Bai Yunbian all the way.
"Where is Mr. Bai?"
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but curiously asked the guard beside Baiyun.
"The young master said he was in a bad mood and didn't want to eat."
Xia Jingyun:? ? ?
Will Baiyunbian still be in a bad mood?
Forget it, I'm too lazy to think about it, anyway, it can't be because of myself.
After eating in a few bites, he put down his chopsticks, walked upstairs, and knocked on the door of Baiyunbian.
"Who?"
Bai Yunbian yelled.
Xia Jingyun felt something was wrong in his voice, "Are you busy?"
"Wait a moment!"
After a while, Bai Yunbian opened the door with a slightly red face and disheveled clothes, and only opened a small crack.
You are worrying too much about this. I don’t have Miao Renfeng’s habit either.
Xia Jingyun cupped his hands and said, "I came back in a hurry last night, so I haven't thanked Mr. Bai for introducing Mr. Su to me. I'm here today to express my gratitude."
"You are Welcome!"
Bai Yunbian had a dark face and slammed the door.
Xia Jingyun touched his nose, hey, your feelings are really because of me!
You are too fragile, how could the protagonist be like this!
Fortunately, Bai Yunbian finished the matter quickly. Xia Jingyun had not even finished a cup of tea when he returned to the room. Bai Yunbian pretended to tidy up and came outside his room.
Xia Jingyun clicked his tongue in surprise. He thought it would be quick to finish the work at this time, but looking at Mr. Bai's posture, he seemed to have taken a shower.
"Let's go, come with me to the government office, and we'll have a banquet for Uncle Su Shi in the evening."
"Okay, that's as it should be!"
Bai Yunbian looked at him, "I think it's only right that you treat me to this meal tonight."
"Mr. Bai has a rich family, is willing to do charity, is generous and benevolent, and is a role model for us!"
"Just talk nonsense."
Bai Yunbian turned around proudly and walked out first.
Seeing Xie Yanzhi's snickering eyes, Xia Jingyun took steps to follow.
"Two young masters, I'm sorry. Your Excellency has gone to the city for business and the date of return has not yet been determined."
Outside the government office, Xia Jingyun and Bai Yunbian were surprised after hearing what the government officials said, but there was nothing they could do about official matters.
So, after a short discussion, the two of them took the people and set off again to the next place.
Not long after they left, a huge motorcade escorted two carriages and arrived outside Qingshan County.
The convoy entered a house in the city directly. Qingshan County was not far from Yueyang County, and the Su family was in charge here. It was natural that the Su family had many industries here.
Su Yanyan got off the carriage, took a short rest, and then called the steward here to ask questions.
In front of the eldest daughter of the direct line of the Su family, this steward who came from a remote branch was extremely respectful, frightened, and answered all questions.
After asking some basic information about Qingshan City, Su Yanyan asked: "Has anything interesting happened in this city recently?"
"Miss, you came just in time. Something interesting happened last night."
"tell me the story."
"Our Mingfu always doesn't like to socialize with others. He just wants to meet guests and have tea. But yesterday, a young master came to visit him. He went there in the evening and actually talked with him all night long until the Yin hour."
Su Yanyan and Mr. Xun looked at each other subconsciously, "Do you know who that is?"
"It is said that he is the son of the Bai Changshi family in the state, and he also has an entourage."
Try to adjust the update time to the morning, so that you can force yourself to finish writing earlier. I’ll start with one chapter now, and I’ll add another chapter in the afternoon.
(End of chapter)
