It was a little frightening banquet, with a little indulgence, a little drunken chatter, a little heart-to-heart talk, and a bloated stomach. They dispersed before midnight.
The next day, Qin Bao had to go to Jing'an Station to report again - everything was in a hurry yesterday. In fact, the so-called handover was only completed by Zhang Xing alone, and the rest, from Bai Yousi on down, had to go all the way again. . .
Correspondingly speaking, Zhang Xing, who had a near miss, was promoted to the rank of black ribbon due to his outstanding merits, and was transferred to the Fusi of Xizhen to serve as the deputy regular inspector of Fulongwei.
But on this morning, seeing nothing going on, Deputy Changjian couldn't help but hesitate... He not only wanted to go to Li Ding to inquire about the news and limelight of the government and the public, but also wanted to go to Beijing City to go to Yan Qing to ask about the realization of the calligraphy and painting, but after thinking about it, After all, I decided to take the first step and go to Xiyuan to solidify the organizational relationship before the storm last night dissipated to avoid unnecessary trouble.
So, before noon, he went out with the documents and seals given by Uncle Cao yesterday, preparing to go to Xiyuan.
Xiyuan is theoretically just the back garden and hunting ground of Ziwei Palace. But in fact, everyone knows that Ziwei Palace has too many functional buildings, including Mingtang, Babel Tower, Nanya, Beiya, East Palace, Xuanwu City, Cangcheng, Baocheng, etc., and the middle one Ouchi was usually not suitable for living, so the pilgrim, his queen, several grandsons, princes, and princesses basically often stayed in Xiyuan.
Even the saint's biological sister, the last empress dowager of the previous dynasty and the eldest princess of the current dynasty, also had her own villa in Xiyuan.
According to Sima Zheng's reminder, Zhang Xing could have left the city first and then entered directly from the entrance guard of Xiyuan. This was the most convenient way. However, Zhang Sanlang hadn't seen Ziwei Palace yet, so he had to take another route.
Exit the West Gate of Chengfu Square and pass through the Chengfu Gate without entering. Instead, walk along the north bank of Luoshui River to the Zuoye Gate in the south of Ziwei Palace and enter... This is the most common way for officials to enter and exit Ziwei Palace. A gate, because after entering, it is not Da Nei, but the location of the three provinces commonly known as Nanya.
In other words, it is because the buildings of the three central provinces are all in the south of Ziwei Palace, and there is a unified collegial hall in the south of Da Nei, so Nanya became synonymous with the governors.
Envoys from offices, ministries, temples, prisons, and even local officials all come here to hand in their homework.
Therefore, there was no problem with this step. Zhang Xing easily followed the flow and started to enjoy the scenery of Nanya along the way:
This is the official document gallery of Zhongshu Province, where many edicts were actually drafted; that is the official residence of Shangshu Province, where homework is collected, and has the largest flow of people; suddenly, in a flash, the building with the largest area is far away The aroma is fragrant, but it is actually not an office, but the famous Nanya kitchen. It is said that the food there is the best in the world.
As for the house in the province under the door, I couldn't find it no matter how hard I looked. On the contrary, I was walking and suddenly heard the officials beside me talking. I knew that the courtyard in front of me was where the ministers discussed matters, selected officials, and ruled the world, so I walked away in embarrassment. ...There is nothing I can do. Uncle Cao, Zhang Zuocheng, and Bai Shangshu are probably quarreling inside... Who knows if the Grand Master, Grand Master, etc. will notice him at a glance?
Therefore, Zhang Heishou passed the few remaining buildings of Nanya without squinting, turned north at the west end of the road, and came to the road between Da Nei and Baocheng, and was immediately stopped... I didn't have time to take a peek at Ouchi's.
But there was nothing he could do. In theory, this road was still outside the inner city, but he was the only "outsider" on the entire road. The others were either eunuchs or Jinwu guards, and even the palace maids had been seen.
It would be weird not to be stopped.
Of course, Deputy Changjian Zhang came to take office, and the documents and seals were all in place. Uncle Cao's signature seal was clearly visible, and he was an innocent man. Therefore, instead of being embarrassed by the Jinwu Guards who stopped him, they took the initiative to lead the escort with great courtesy. They went all the way north, passed through the road between Baocheng and Dauchi, and first came to Xuanwu City in the north of Ziwei Palace.
Xuanwu City is named after a real dragon that is very good at defense under the Black Emperor's seat in the north. It is located in the north of Da Nei. Inside is the command center of Jinwu Guards and the Ministry of Internal Affairs. It echoes the three provinces in the south and jointly serves the master of Da Nei. ...Yes, this is the source of Beiya's statement.
As for who is in charge of Beiya, there is no need to ask.
Could it be that the governors of the Ministry of Internal Affairs had their eggs harvested for nothing?
Even the Fusi of Xizhen, which Fulongwei belongs to, once they enter Xiyuan, according to Sima Zheng's words last night, wouldn't they have to have a headache and argue with the governors on general affairs?
"Deputy Inspector Zhang."
Now that they have entered the territory of Xuanwu City, the team leader leading the way suddenly stopped and said with a smile. "Now that we are here, would you like to visit some governors and generals in Beiya first?"
Zhang Xing thought for a while and immediately shook his head: "When I take office for the first time, let's go to Langya Pavilion first... It won't be too late to visit the governors and generals in the future."
The team general nodded and was not embarrassed. Instead, he led Zhang Xing to the west in Xuanwu City and walked all the way to Shangyang Gate facing Xiyuan in Xuanwu City. He stopped just now and said that it was his duty and he had no choice but to do it today. He was on duty in Ziwei Palace, but he also called a few Jinwu guards on duty and asked these people to lead the way to Langya Pavilion.
Zhang Xing passed through the Shangyang Gate and suddenly turned around. He saw the team of generals standing with their hands tied across the gate. He couldn't help but feel a little moved in his heart. He stopped and asked:
"Do we know this general? Why are you so polite along the way?"
"It made Deputy Chang Inspector Zhang laugh." The team general laughed dryly and immediately chased him through the door and told the truth. "Xiaoguan remembers Deputy Changjian Zhang, but Deputy Changjian Zhang may not remember Xiaguan... Xiaguan's surname is Ding Mingquan. We met when the Jingjiehu's general banner eliminated the Herring Gang."
After saying this, Zhang Xing seemed to remember that there seemed to be such a thing, and since the other party was now a captain, he should be the leader of the team that day, so he asked tentatively: "Ding Quan, could he be the leader of the team that day?" Is it long?”
"Not bad." Captain D was immediately overjoyed and took a step forward again, rubbing his hands in response. "Xiaguan was the team leader who led the team at that time. Unexpectedly, Zhang Changjian still remembers..."
"Why don't you remember?" He stretched out his hand to avoid hitting the smiling person. Zhang Xing certainly didn't want to get into trouble with half of his new colleagues who took the initiative to show their kindness to him, so he immediately handed him over with a smile. "General Ding made a proper advance and retreat that day. Sure enough, he is already a serious General Ding in just one year."
"How can a general dare to be called a general?" Captain Na Ding responded with embarrassment and kept smiling. "What's more, in the same year, Zhang Changjian went from being a Jingjie captain in Dongzhen Fusi to a regular inspection in Xizhen Fusi. This is really scary."
I see.
Zhang Xing woke up in his heart, but without delay, he stepped forward and took the other person's hand, saying sincerely: "The deputy's inspection is not worth mentioning, not to mention that working in the palace is already difficult. We are so destined that we can still do it in the future." I need Brother Ding Quan to take care of me..."
Team D was even more delighted. The two held hands and talked a lot at Shangyang Gate. They asked about their address and hometown, and even made an appointment to have a drink together in three days before reluctantly letting go.
I can only say that it was a good thing that I didn't recognize each other at first, otherwise I would have had to recognize each other on the spot as if they were close brothers.
After sending this person away, Zhang Xing finally set off again, but finally arrived at his destination in the south of Xiyuan under the leadership of Jin Wuwei... It is really easy to recognize, with the specially curved running water and the feet on the other side of the water. The seven or eight acres of willow forest, the large courtyard in the center of the willow forest, and the four-story small white pagoda in the center of the courtyard to the east that cannot be covered seem to be directly connected to the Ziwei Palace Treasure City behind it... Of course, there are also There are armed Fulong Guards under the White Tower, as well as several familiar faces among the Fulong Guards who can be recognized at a glance.
When he arrived here, Zhang Xing completely relaxed. After all, although his cultivation level was lower, he was the newly appointed deputy inspector of Fulongwei, and he had experience, merit, and support. These people knew it more or less. There will definitely be no deliberate attempt to make things difficult.
In fact, he did take the initiative very easily, and then calmly handed over documents to several white ribbons under the small white tower.
Bai Shou, who had just completed the handover and returned the documents upstairs for filing, said something natural: "Shaocheng is in the small pavilion on the west side of the third floor. He just saw Deputy Changjian Zhang coming in. After asking about it, he I want to see Deputy Chief Inspector Zhang."
Zhang Xing looked normal, nodded, and then went straight upstairs.
As a result, when I reached the stairs between the second and third floors, I realized that I had indeed drunk too much last night. I was only busy asking about the Fulong Seal and the Jinglong Sword, but I actually forgot to ask about the origin of Fusi Shaocheng in Xizhen. Heel.
But now, I can only bite the bullet and go up.
After going up to the third floor, we turned to the west pavilion. Sure enough, there was a man in black robe sitting there leaning against the window and looking at the willow trees. However, he didn't even wear a hat. When he heard the sound, he turned around and revealed a white face that was almost bloodless. Come on, it seems like a sick man.
Of course, there are some things that shouldn't be judged by their appearance. It doesn't matter whether he is sick or hidden, but at a second glance, he seems a bit young, which is even more incompatible with this position.
Zhang Xing had no intention of looking for trouble. As the two looked at each other for a moment, he suppressed his thoughts and took the lead in bowing his head and saluting:
"Xiaoguan Zhang Xing, formerly the deputy inspector of the Second Inspection Team of Fusi, Zhongzhen, was transferred to the deputy regular inspector of Fulongwei, Fusi, Xizhen, according to the decree of Zhongcheng Jun. I came here to pay my respects."
"So it's you." After a while of silence, a soft voice came from the other side. "I remember you...the emperor's uncle mentioned your name...said you were a talent, a bit like Xianggong Zhang?"
Zhang Xing suddenly realized that this was a member of the royal family with the surname Cao, probably a close branch, and maybe a concubine prince.
It was unexpected and reasonable.
"Zhongcheng is ridiculous... I don't know Shaocheng..." Zhang Xing honestly expressed his ignorance.
"You don't need to care about my background, and you don't need to be polite." The man continued to sigh. "My name is Cao Ming. I am the third son of the current Holy Emperor, and my title is King Qi... Don't worry, it's just that Langya Pavilion is too sensitive, so I was asked to use this identity as the Shaocheng to look at the keys on the fourth floor of Langya Pavilion. , In fact, I will not interfere with your Fulongwei affairs. Today, I just knew that Bai Changjian might be coming, so I came to watch the meeting. Unexpectedly, I saw you first."
Zhang Xing had nothing to say at all.
However, to be fair, Zhang Xing also felt that what the other party said was probably the truth... because Fulongwei itself is a forbidden army, and the Fulong Seal represents some kind of extreme small-scale combat power. It is impossible for a prince to pass. exert more influence. Especially since the current emperor's physical condition should be very good, and it is known to everyone in the government and the public that the crown prince dies early, and it is likely that several direct relatives and grandsons will be the successors. This prince, who is a concubine, cannot and will not do anything. Chance.
If you think about it this way, the other person's physical condition seems to be another way of saying it - just right.
"Although we have met, it's just a meeting and acknowledgment. There really is nothing to explain." After Qi Wang Cao Ming said this, he coughed slightly, then directly fluttered his sleeves and turned to the window again. "The governors of the North Government Office have come to speak. If you really want me to open the door to get something, it won't be your turn to deliver the message, let alone take charge. So I just have to guard Langya Pavilion and don't let anyone in." Just steal and destroy...you don't have to be restrained, just go down."
Of course, Zhang Xing had nothing to say when meeting such a master, so he saluted again and walked away without any embarrassment. Then he started to look for Wang Zhen and other familiar faces who came over to ask questions. By the way, he started After looking through some basic documents of Fulongwei, he just waited for Bai Yousi to come over with his acquaintances.
However, in the afternoon, spring flowers were blooming in Xiyuan. Bai Yousi didn't expect it, but he got an uninvited guest.
Ding Quan, who was said to abide by the rules and never dare to step into Xiyuan from Ziwei Palace, led a whole team of Jinwu Guards to protect a man who suddenly arrived at the White Tower.
The man being guarded was about forty years old, wearing a python robe, but he only came on foot. As he walked closer, a pair of eagle eyes looked around, shining brightly, but his jaw was smooth and beardless... No need. The people from Fulongwei reminded Zhang Xing that this must be a governor of Beiya.
I just don’t know who it is?
"Who is Zhang Xing?" This person was admitted to the hospital and came to the White Tower, but did not go in. Instead, he asked directly.
"My subordinate is Zhang Xing, the new deputy inspector of Fulongwei. He will take up his post today, and it will only take a few moments." Zhang Xing was confused and could only step forward and hand over his hand. "I have seen this Governor, but I don't know the Governor's surname, so I don't dare to misname him."
"My surname is Gao." The governor stood with his hands behind his back, his body straight, and his tone was unhurried. "Are you the same Zhang Xing who refused Uncle Cao's recruitment and didn't want to be his adopted son?"
As soon as these words came out, the surrounding Fulong Guards and Jin Wu Guards were stunned, and Wang Zhen and Ding Quan were even more stunned.
Zhang Xing himself, on the other hand, felt a little enlightened. Although he lamented that the incident spread too quickly, he also came to his senses and said, "That's what happened. I'm of too low a background to deserve the kindness of the Prime Minister."
"What's wrong with you?" the high official responded seriously. "You are obviously arrogant... It's just that you are so arrogant, which is really rare. In addition, there are rumors that you are still strategic and courageous. That's why you won Uncle Cao's love and earned me to come and take a look. .”
This sounds a bit like someone coming to visit the giant pandas, and a bit like soliciting, but Zhang Xing can't respond...because isn't there also Ma Dugong?
We have to meet them one by one, Bai Yousi is here too, and deal with them later.
At this moment, I can only say that in the palace confinement, everyone speaks and acts so directly, which makes people numb.
As if aware of Zhang Xing's unpreparedness and evasiveness, Gao Du Gong became more direct and asked directly with his hands raised: "Are you thinking that I seem to be wooing you? And do you need to wait for Ma Du Gong? Do you want to see how he behaves before you deal with me?"
"I..." Zhang Xingwei was really confused.
"Why bother?" The Gao Du Gong didn't wait for the other party to say anything, and smiled slightly. "You don't even become Uncle Cao's adopted son. You only follow the noble daughter of the Bai family. How can I win you over with just a few words? Moreover, now that things have happened, I don't have to win you over...because Ma Du Gong doesn't know how. I came to find you, and I will only be the one delivering orders from now on."
Zhang Xing expressed his confusion at the right time: "What's wrong with Duke Ma? Has he gone on patrol, or has he gone to accompany the capital somewhere? Or maybe Gao Du Gong has received a decree to specifically connect with our Fulong Guard?"
"It's not that complicated!" The Duke Gao seemed to want to frown slightly to appear more serious, but for some reason he couldn't help but smile. After trying a few times, he simply frowned and grinned, and then had to look back. From the beginning, the demeanor and color were no longer the same. "Ma Dugong drank too much last night and played tricks with his energy at night. As a result, he fell down on the spot. His concubine was so frightened that she ran away. She only found out at noon today. As a result, everyone died... What a god. It's not the holiday, but all the general affairs of the Bei Yamen have been piled on me! What a pity, what a joy! I got the news and happened to come over. Let me tell you first... One is here to meet you, a famous person, and then I also want to tell you You, don’t forget to tell Bai Changjian that this matter has been notified to Zhongzhen Fusi, so there is no need for her, a noble daughter, to take care of such scandalous matters herself!”
After saying that, he held his head high and strode away resolutely, as if he couldn't wait to tell everyone in Xiyuan and Ziwei Palace the news.
Zhang Xing watched the other party leave. Of course he understood the other party's simple and happy mentality at this time, but at the same time, until Bai Yousi, Qian Tang and others arrived, it was still difficult for him to understand how a dignified governor could immediately Windy?
Just because the surname is Ma? So it's called Ma Feng? Or is it Fuyang?
But the sun has recovered, what kind of cultivation is that, how can it still be windy immediately?
Zhang Xing has always been difficult to understand.
ps: Good morning.
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