Being rich and honorable without returning home is like traveling at night in brocade clothes. When Chang Yu was a child, his family was poor and he had no choice but to enter the palace as a eunuch. He was humiliated by his ancestors but did not mention the crime. Now he has become the governor of the East Factory of the Ming Dynasty. He is a powerful person and has not been able to trace his roots since he was a child. These are all Human nature.
The entire Huaiyuan Marquis Mansion, whether they were looking for love or sincerely, showed an unprecedented welcome, welcoming him into the Marquis Mansion as an honored guest. Chang Yanling only said a few words about his genealogy, and Chang Yu only said that his parents died young when he was young. I know that my father's name is Chang Huaizong and he is the thirteenth grandson of Chang Yuchun, but I can't remember the rest clearly.
There is no way to study this at all. Chang Yanling also mentioned it in one sentence, saying that he would continue the genealogy of the Northern Branch later. He took Chang Yu to the family temple to offer incense and kowtow to his ancestors, which was regarded as his return to the clan. After all the troubles, the next day was approaching. In the evening, they ordered a banquet to be held, but Chang Yu stopped it.
There are still important military affairs to discuss tonight, so I would like to invite my uncle to go with him.
Chang Yanling regarded himself as aloof and couldn't bear to see the nobles in Nanjing whose virtues were less than what they usually did. Even the Duke of Wei didn't like it, but he couldn't shirk it after hearing Chang Yu's words about military affairs. The governor was concerned about state affairs. So he prepared a carriage and went to Zhongshan Prince's Mansion with Chang Yu.
At this time, the front of the Prince's Palace of Zhongshan was bustling with guests, and there were only a few carriages, horses, and servants. The street in front of the palace was crowded for a time, which aroused the curiosity of the people around him. Could it be that the Prince of Zhongshan's Palace had some happy event to entertain the guests today?
There is indeed something going on, but it’s hard to say whether it’s a happy event or not.
It was said that Chunxiang came to post in the afternoon. When Xu Hongji learned that Chang Yu was coming to visit, he quickly made preparations for the reception. At the same time, he discussed the countermeasures with his two best friends. However, in the evening, a large number of guests came to the door. All of them were distinguished people. Long Ping Marquis Zhang Gongri, Marquis of Linhuai Li Zushu, Marquis of Huaining Sun Weicheng, Marquis of Lingbi Tang Guozuo, Marquis of Anyuan Liu Zuochang, Marquis of Yongchang Xu Hongjue, Marquis of Dingyuan Deng Wenxuan, Xiangcheng Bo Chang Yingjun... and more than ten people .
Xu Hongji was very surprised, and then he learned that it was Dongchang who posted the invitations, asking him to come to Zhongshan Prince's Mansion to discuss matters in the evening. This made Xu Hongji very surprised, thinking that the eunuch might be in trouble.
Those who came were guests. Xu Hongji ordered his eldest son to entertain everyone and welcomed them one by one into the lobby to serve tea. Then he ordered the butler to kill pigs and sheep to prepare for the evening banquet. For a while, the house was busy, which had not happened for several years.
More than a dozen nobles were drinking tea and chatting in the hall, and the topic naturally always revolved around what the Dongchang eunuch wanted to do in Nanjing, and what he wanted to do by inviting everyone here. Some quick-thinking people said that he might have to bleed us.
Some people looked disdainful and asked to bleed? Could it be possible that they all stabbed us? For a while, everyone was talking and expressing their opinions, and even some were blushing and thick-necked. At this time, someone came forward to smooth things over. With the eunuch's rumored behavior, it was not a good thing, but let's not mess up the situation first. Duke Wei is here. I don't think it's too much.
In terms of title, the Duke is the largest, and in terms of strength, the Xu family is the largest, so many nobles in Nanjing follow his lead.
Xu Hongji also came forward to calm people's hearts in this matter, and he knew that if we stick together and advance and retreat together, the eunuch can't get any advantage, at least we can't suffer any loss. Everyone agreed and said yes again and again.
At this time, it was reported that Shi Kefa, Minister of the Ministry of War, and Lu Daqi came together.
When the nobles heard the news, their faces seemed to be smiling but not smiling.
Shi Kefa was transferred to Beijing after being the Minister of the Ministry of War in Nanjing. Lu Daqi was originally the right minister of the Ministry of War in Nanjing. He was also the governor-general of Jiangxi, Huguang, Yingtian, and Anqing (the governors of four provinces were specially appointed in the 16th year of Chongzhen, and their jurisdiction was in Jiujiang). He was transferred to Beijing under Shi Kefa. After going to Beijing, he was promoted to Nanjing Minister of War (Historically, he only served as Minister of War in Nanming, and he should be in Jiujiang at this time)
These two people have many things in common. They are the Minister of the Ministry of War and a straight man. They are not good at catering and are disliked by their nobles.
Although I don't like it, he is the Minister of the Ministry of War after all. Especially after Shi Kefa was transferred to Beijing and became a young eunuch, his qualifications increased. In addition, Lu Daqi was the governor of Yingtian and he first fought with Zhang Xianzhong in Wuchang last year, and then Jiujiang and Baiwang Ministry. He has rich experience in suppressing bandits, and now that the bandit army is approaching the city, he thinks he is the leader.
After the two people entered the hall, everyone stood up and exchanged greetings. Shi and Lu returned the greetings one by one, but their expressions were not kind, because no matter how they mobilized in the past few days, these nobles were unmoved and did not buy it.
It was getting dark, and everyone in the hall was gossiping but couldn't wait for the eunuch to come. There were gossips. The steward of the Hou Mansion came to ask when the banquet would start. Xu Hongji was also impatient, but he had to wait.
After waiting for nearly half an hour, everyone had lost their patience. They wondered if this eunuch was too arrogant. Did he really take himself Wei Zhongxian? Wei Zhongxian had controlled the government for nearly seven years and became arrogant and domineering later. How long does it take for you to rise up in a few months and not be afraid of being uprooted if you don’t have a deep foundation?
Just when I was impatient, a report came from outside that Huaiyuan Hou Chang Yanling had arrived.
Everyone quickly stood up to greet them outside the hall. Although Chang Yanling didn't like to socialize with them on weekdays, and he didn't have much military power or real power at this time, his ancestor was Chang Yuchun, the second among the heroes of the Ming Dynasty, and he was granted the title of king. Moreover, just like the Xu family, two dukes came out of the same family. Although they were later deposed, the Chang family was still the first marquis under the dukes.
Therefore, these nobles in Nanjing City still have to do their best to show off.
Chang Yanling was accompanied by a young man who had just arrived in front of the palace when he saw all the nobles coming out to greet him. He quickly exchanged greetings with his hands. The pride on his face came from the bottom of his heart. This was the glory earned by his ancestors: "Could it be that Lord Chang Yanling Was it also the eunuch who invited you here?" Zhu Guobi asked.
"It seems that everyone is here too..." Zhu Guobi snorted before Chang Yanling could finish his words: "This eunuch has set up a big show. He invited all the nobles of Nanjing to come here, but he..." He didn't say anything. After finishing speaking, he was interrupted by the young man beside Chang Yanling, who are you?
"Discourteous" Zhu Guobi scolded him. He thought he was Chang Yanling's nephew.
"This is Lord Zhu Guobi, the seventh grandson of the Marquis of Funing." As soon as Chang Yanling opened his mouth, he saw a figure next to him rushing towards Zhu Guobi and kicked him: "I am not only a great person in Male Gobi, but also a great figure. He still has a bad temper." As he spoke, Chang Yu punched Zhu Guobi like rain until his face was covered with blood. The incident happened suddenly and no one had time to react. After seeing Zhu Guobi being knocked down, they hurried to pull him back. There were many shouts and curses.
"The Governor of the East Factory is here, who dares to be rude?" At this moment, Chunxiang and Song Luoshu rushed to the entrance of the lobby with a few words, and pulled out the knife. In an instant, the entire lobby was silent, with more than a dozen pairs of eyes staring at Chang Yu had a look of astonishment on his face.
This young man turned out to be the eunuch of Dongchang. His temper was so violent that he beat a marquis to the ground when he came up.
Chang Yu beat Zhu Guobi until he fainted. Then he stood up, straightened his clothes, clasped his fists and looked around: "I have seen all the princes, and I am busy with official business. Please bear with me, all old princes."
This, uh, uh, everyone hurriedly returned the gift in a panic. Xu Hongji cupped his hands and said: "Official business is important, official business is important. Eunuch Chang, please take a seat." He then asked the person in charge at the door to prepare for the banquet.
"It's not a hurry." Chang Yu stopped him: "Let's finish talking about official business first and it won't be too late to start the dinner." He walked over to Zhu Guobi who was unconscious on the ground and pinched him a few times. Zhu Guobi woke up and was shocked and angry. Dare not speak anymore.
"Master Zhu, are you going to the hospital or are you going to stay here?" Chang Yu chuckled, Zhu Guobi looked at Xu Hongji and saw Xu Hongji nodded slightly to him, and said: "It's okay, and I still want to know Why did you get beaten in vain?”
Chang Yu smiled: "Don't worry, I will definitely give you a satisfactory answer."
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