When Zhang Xing was doing his "Sports Mengchang" in his pride... Although he didn't know if Mengchang existed in this world... it did not delay the further deterioration of the overall situation in Dongdu.
The deterioration of the political situation is most obvious.
Zhang Wenda, the Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment, is not just talking. He is a person from a second-rate family in the southeast. The reason why he was able to get into a Shangshu is because he suddenly appeared in a major rebellion case of Shangzhu State and identified himself. The benefactor and boss, who was the prime minister of the dynasty, the minister of Tuogu, and the state of Shangzhu, was worried, so he jumped up.
In that case, a total of three Shangzhuguo died.
The apparent reason is, of course, that when the current emperor ascended the throne, a certain Shangzhu country who led troops from outside was dissatisfied, and then raised an army to rebel... This kind of thing was not a big deal due to the tradition of the troubled times before... In fact, it was naturally After the new emperor gradually stabilized his power, he was dissatisfied with the constraints of several old ministers, especially Yang Shen's father, Yang Bin, who was almost the most important figure in the founding of the Wei Dynasty. He had just died the previous year. The balance of power between the emperor and his ministers had reversed, so he took the opportunity. Such political purges were carried out that the Duke of Ping, Gao Li, and the Duke of Wei, He Ruofu, were actually charged and executed together in the third year after the Shangzhu country rebelled.
This matter is just like that. It's really hard to say whether it's the justice of the emperor or the justice of the veterans. It can only be regarded as a typical power struggle.
Even after the struggle ended, upstarts like Zhang Wenda, who had tasted the benefits, became targets of disdain from the court and the people at the same time, and no one can blame them.
But no one expected that he would not be satisfied once, but would have to do it twice, and the emperor was too lazy to change the knife.
Of course, from another perspective, the imperial court does not lack Shangzhuguo and generals anyway.
The so-called Eight-Pillar Kingdom system was originally the former dynasty of the previous dynasty. At that time, these military leaders fled to Guanlong and were unable to compete with Emperor Shenwu of the Eastern Qi Dynasty. They had no choice but to establish a **** system and set up This military system of the First Army included the Eight Pillar Kingdom, the Twelve Great Generals, and four people who recorded affairs and joined the army.
At that time, the so-called Eight Pillars Group had only 24 core figures totaling only 14 families.
The central government has been in turmoil, including internal power struggles, frequent mutinies and coups, and so on. So far, half of the fourteen families have been killed by the clan, leaving only seven, and it is very likely that there will be five more in the future.
But at the same time, when a new regime or a new political leader comes to power through a coup, it is inevitable to give power to new heroes and old friends to appease them. Old friends aside, it is impossible for these newcomers to break away from their original old friends, subordinates, and in-laws. As a result, the so-called Eight Pillars Group has actually expanded to more than thirty families.
These families marry each other, promote each other, break the bones and connect the tendons.
Then after a while, when someone rebels, two or three families will be implicated, which can be regarded as the meaning of the question.
To put it bluntly, no one should underestimate political tradition and inertia, as well as the most important influence of institutional continuity.
Therefore, when Zhang Wenda, the Secretary of the Ministry of Punishments, arrested more than fifty relatives of Bai Yousi from all walks of life and said that they were Yang Shen's accomplices, no one was surprised... They just felt that this thunder had been struck.
However, if it only reaches this step, it can only be regarded as thunder, not rain... because it is only assisting in handling the case, and it has not yet reached the point of assigning a decisive crime to any core family, nor has it spread to the bottom.
What the bottom class is most concerned about right now is that prices have risen again... rice and noodles are rising, diesel, salt, sauce, vinegar and tea are also rising. Silver, gold and brocade are getting more expensive, while ordinary silk, copper coins, spices and jade are getting more and more expensive. It's becoming less and less valuable, and what's terrible is that rents and house prices seem to be falling too.
This is Dongdu!
In other words, the economic situation in Dongdu has also deteriorated significantly.
"What's under the wall outside?"
On this day, Zhang Xing came back a little late because he had to transfer the yellow gelding to the stable on Jing'an Terrace on the island. He couldn't help but climb the ladder again, and then he discovered a strange scene outside the square gate.
"They are all helpers sent by the powerful people in the city." Brother Liu held a lantern in front and shook his head in response. "There are also some in the shop. They are all squatting outside Zhang Shangshu's mansion, waiting for news from the mansion. As soon as there is news, they will send it out through the wall... We don't dare to stop them."
Zhang Xing nodded blankly.
However, when he came to the door of the side courtyard where he lived, he finally remembered the business and held the other person back: "Brother... I have something to tell you. I have become a patrol rider, so I won't have to patrol anymore." In the streets of these four squares, we have to go to Lide Square frequently to wait for orders, so it is difficult to live here permanently."
"I had guessed it earlier." Brother Liu just nodded when he heard this: "And looking at Xiuyefang's situation, I probably won't be able to live in peace for the next six months. It would be a good thing to leave as soon as possible... Have you found a place?"
"There's no need to look for a place. I want to move directly to my friend's place who was visiting me before." Zhang Xing said this without being too pretentious. "I just have a few clothes and a quilt here. I can go there at any time."
Brother Liu paused for a moment after hearing the words, and seemed to hesitate a little, but he still spoke: "There are some things that I shouldn't say, but since I'm leaving, it's okay to say it... I moved to a friend's place, but with my friend It’s settled, dead?”
"No." Zhang Xing shook his head. "I'm just saying that I'm going to go to him."
"That's good." Brother Liu persuaded him sincerely. "Actually, in my opinion, I have my own rules. No matter how close friends are, they should be separated by a wall... As for friends, friendship does not mean sleeping and eating together. Being too close may not be a good thing."
Zhang Xingqing knew that the other party had good intentions, and after thinking about it for a while, he felt that the other party was reasonable, so he simply nodded: "That's right, then I will go to Chengfufang tomorrow to look at the house again, and look for it near my friend... But I just said In the past, there were not many moving and resettlement holidays provided by the authorities, and I didn’t know if I could find a suitable one.”
"This is simple." Brother Liu immediately smiled. "If you can trust me, I will go say hello to Lao Han at the north gate of Chengfufang tomorrow and find the most suitable one for you immediately."
Zhang Xing was naturally unable to thank him enough.
In this way, that evening, Zhang Xing and Fangzhu Liu still communicated happily, but the rest of the night was not fun because it was too noisy...
People who gathered around the gates and walls of the square were constantly coming and going. From time to time, a few practitioners climbed over the wall and entered the door as if no one was around. Zhang Xing was so angry that he wished he could stand in the yard and shout, "I really think this is a public place." Toilet, you can come when you want and leave when you want?
However, considering that the practitioners in the families of high-ranking officials are all masters, and there are so many people, shouting like this will only get a beating, and Zhang Xing, who is as unruly as Zhang Xing, can only squint his eyes and pretend to sleep.
It's interesting to say that it was so lively at night, but at the fourth watch of the next day, before dawn, the square gate suddenly became clean, and the reason was still Zhang Shangshu - this man has become Nanya One of the princes, the Minister of Punishment, was going to court, so the carriage parked in front of the square gate early as usual, and was at the forefront of the crowd waiting for the door to open.
Zhang Shangshu was used to seeing the sun in Dongdu during the fourth watch.
But this time, there was a slight twist.
Wasn’t Zhang Shangshu promoted?
Didn’t you get the right to do the project?
Therefore, Brother Liu, the owner of the shop, was cautious. He rarely went over to bow down from a distance and asked Zhang Shangshu's family for instructions. Shangshu was so busy, should he open the door in advance?
Zhang Shangshu did not hesitate. His reply was extremely direct. He even went beyond his family members and loudly replied through the curtain of the car in front of everyone - the laws of the country cannot be abolished.
Duan is upright and upright, and his words are righteous.
Brother Liu can feel at ease now.
The sun rose and the door of the workshop was clear. Zhang Xing, who had taken a moving leave, did not leave in a hurry. Instead, he carried his sword and went into the Xiuye workshop. It was obviously to remind Wei Zuozi and others that he still had his number in Dongdu. people.
After the inspection, he turned back and took a nap in the courtyard to catch up on his sleep.
But at noon, Brother Liu came and said that there was a particularly suitable courtyard. The so-called left and right courtyards had a main room for entertaining guests and a main courtyard in the middle. There was also a backyard at the back where you could raise horses. It's suitable for two people to live in. Even two people can stay at a safe distance while appearing close.
It can even be lived in by three or four people. When the salary comes down and the cash flow becomes smooth, it will be suitable to hire a groom and concierge and a cook.
The most important thing is that the owner of the house is planning to run away overnight because his uncle once served as Yang Shen's personal soldier. Therefore, the rent is extremely cheap. He just hopes to rent it to the official family quickly in case of chaos. Get up and see if you can save this yard as much as possible.
Since it was so suitable, and Zhang Xing was a single man and settled down, he directly agreed... Anyway, he would live alone at most, and Qin Bao would come as long as he wanted... and then he would move.
It was said that they were moving, but apart from the new clothes and sword, they only had a few books, a few clothes, a quilt, and of course the compass.
Zhang Xing didn't show any pretense, he directly borrowed a car from Fangzhu Liu, without hiring anyone or asking for help. Fangzhu Liu led the way, pushed it directly by himself, placed it at the door of the family, and invited the owner of the north gate of Chengfufang in person. I came out, made the paperwork for renting the house, threw my things in, and asked Brother Liu to return the car directly.
It really comes and goes in a hurry.
The life of a bachelor in Dongdu is so simple.
We moved there at noon, and Zhang Xing, who was still on vacation, set off to the island in the afternoon. He was preparing to find Qin Bao and discuss it. At this time, he took his horse back.
However, when he arrived on the island, he was shocked to find that people from the Ministry of Punishment were here again.
"Is it a human being this time?"
Zhang Xing, who was soaked with sweat, turned to ask the other black-faced knights in brocade clothes beside him.
"Isn't it?!" A warrior in brocade almost gritted his teeth. "The Ministry of Punishment went too far! After Jing'an Station took root in the Eastern Capital, it never sent out prisoners..."
"It just so happened that Zhongcheng had just sent an order not to interfere with the official affairs of the Ministry of Punishment!" Another person was furious. "Otherwise, these criminal offenders would have been thrown into the ground together."
Zhang Xing also frowned slightly.
PS: Thanks to the Kanto-style bandit boss for being so cute! This book is forty-two cute.
By the way, I would like to wish happy birthday to three classmates Hanmen, Qishui and Xiaoxiao who share the same birthday.
