Linjiang Tower
Linjiang Building is divided into three floors. Of course, only high-ranking officials can enter the top floor. The space is paneled and the floor is mostly removed. There are insects, fish, flowers and birds hanging on the pillars, candles are lit brightly, and tables of banquets are lined up. .
Su Zi went up, but did not take his seat first. He stood at the window and looked out. The clear moonlight was like a wash, and the river was dotted with fishing lanterns. He turned around and said: "Since ancient times, I have been looking at the river from a distance, and the torrents are flowing eastward. I recall the past and chase after it, which is sultry. The thoughts make it full of emotion!”
"It's just that today we remember the past. I'm afraid that tomorrow, future generations will remember us."
"The Master said on the river: The deceased is like a man who never gives up day and night."
"That's true sincerely!"
Chen Zi'ang of the Tang Dynasty wrote "Deng Youzhou Taiwan Song". There is a poem saying:
No one from the past will be seen before, no one from the future will be seen.
Thinking about the long journey of heaven and earth, I burst into tears with sadness!
It is also a reflection of the present and the past, but when future generations read this poem, Chen Ziang has long become an ancient person.
Su Ziji was very emotional. In a blink of an eye, he saw the eunuch's jaw that came up first. When he knew that the poison test was completed, he couldn't help but sigh. As a grandson, he didn't even have "freedom to eat".
"Let's have a feast!"
Su Ziji came to the banquet, and Magistrate Xu and Zhang Dai were with him. The eunuch took out a jug and poured some wine. Magistrate Xu smiled and persuaded him to drink wine, saying: "My grandson lamented that in ancient and modern times, human beings are human, but just because life is short, we have to rely on merit. Remain in the world.”
"We, the ministers, should be vigilant and encouraged by this, and ask ourselves every day whether we have failed the emperor's favor and whether we have failed the court."
"That's good, come, let's drink together."
After three rounds of drinking, Su Ziji pushed the cup and refused to drink. Magistrate Xu stood up and said, "Grandson, the granary is related to the country and the people's livelihood. It cannot be neglected for a moment."
"Hearing about Grandson's inspection, I feel much more at ease. I can't wait to see you. I wish you could come to our place right away!"
"I am just a minister with little talent and virtue. Although I want to do my best for you, it is of no help. I can only present the records of grain delivery to the warehouse over the years. I hope it can help my grandson to check for the overall situation and fill in the gaps."
Saying this, he patted the table. Not far away, someone immediately came over with his head down, holding a plate with several account books on it, and handed it to Magistrate Xu's hand.
Magistrate Xu personally walked up to Su Ziji and handed these books to Su Ziji.
"The original files have also been copied and are just waiting for His Highness' verification."
As soon as he said this, one-third of the officials present changed their expressions slightly and became a little restless. Some were even more surprised and shocked. They looked at Magistrate Xu repeatedly, as if they did not expect that this man suddenly attacked and betrayed everyone. , the whole scene was immediately silent.
"Very good!" After witnessing all this, Su Ziji calmly took it and looked through it. After reading it, he did not express any opinion, but suddenly looked at Zhang Dai, who was sitting on one side and had been silent.
This deputy imperial envoy, ever since he came ashore, has had a somewhat cold attitude. He saluted when necessary, but he was not enthusiastic, and he did not even drink too much.
Su Ziji said, "Show these volumes to the deputy imperial envoy."
The eunuch immediately took it and handed it to Zhang Dai who was not far away.
This scene fell into the eyes of everyone, and it showed the indifference of the relationship.
Sitting so close to each other, it’s okay to not interact with each other. Listen to how the grandson calls Zhang Dai, deputy imperial envoy, tsk!
It's no problem to call him that. Zhang Dai is indeed the deputy imperial envoy. However, it was so formulaic, but it also seemed that there was really no contact between the two people other than official business.
This is actually quite consistent with Zhang Dai's personality. Everyone suppressed their surprise and only focused their attention on Zhang Dai, who had already received the booklet.
After Zhang Dai took it, he also looked through it carefully. For some reason, as he was looking through it, he couldn't suppress his grief and anger, and his eyes even turned red.
These were all information that I had not been able to obtain before. Looking at them now, I still struggled to remember the useful contents in my mind, but my sadness and anger could hardly be suppressed.
"The world treats me so harshly!"
Zhang Dai was an honest official and never bowed to evil people or evil deeds throughout his life. He had gone through many winds and rains, and many swords and mountains and seas of swords.
But maybe it was the sweet taste in his throat that made this kind of normal ridicule and indifference really unbearable for him.
After reading the booklet, Zhang Dai put it on the bed, stood up, saluted Su Ziji, and said in a hoarse voice: "Great grandson, I never eat banquets in my life, I only came here to pick up the driver. It's important to check the bed now. There are many things to do, now that I have taken charge, please excuse me and leave now!"
As he said that, he just wanted to leave the banquet.
"Wait a minute!" Su Ziji was sitting with a smile on his face, but when he saw this, his expression changed and he called him coldly.
Zhang Dai seemed not surprised that his grandson would be angry. He turned around and bowed to Su Ziji: "What other teachings does your grandson have?"
"Of course I have teachings for you!" Su Ziji said coldly, without even calling him "Gu". He was obviously really unhappy.
Jiang Shen and Cao Zhi were also sitting nearby, serving as the civil servants leading the team on the ship. They were the attendants of the imperial envoy. Even though their rank was not as good as that of county and provincial officials, their status was slightly higher than those of the same rank or even one rank higher. magistrate.
After sitting down, he was always polite and not showy.
I thought that there would be no problems at this reception banquet, and even if there were any problems, they would only appear after investigation. No one expected that the local officials did not give them any problems, but instead there was an internal conflict between the imperial envoy and the deputy imperial envoy?
Both of them were shocked. Even the dullest person could feel that something was wrong in the atmosphere, not to mention that they were not dull. This atmosphere... was so wrong!
The two of them are not going to have sex on the spot, right?
Although they felt that the grandson was a noble person and would not do this, many people knew what Zhang Dai had done before, and they really had no confidence in Zhang Dai.
I heard Taisun say expressionlessly: "You said that checking the grain depot is important. It is a big deal. Let's not talk about my identity. Just talk about the imperial envoy. I am the official imperial envoy. For the sake of the overall situation, when everything is done under my coordination, you Check first, what's the rule?"
It’s the overall situation and rules again.
To be honest, Zhang Dai originally approved of it, and he usually complained about it. But when Taisun mentioned it, he immediately thought of what Magistrate Xu had said to him before, and couldn't help but glance at Magistrate Xu, seeing a proud expression on his face. The strange look made his heart suddenly tremble, and he became suspicious.
Taisun was granted the title of Riqian, and Zhang Dai did not suspect that Taisun was also involved in the granary case among the people before, but what he was afraid of was that Taisun would form a party, so a large number of officials took refuge.
Whoever goes to seek refuge, in Zhang Dai's mind, naturally only those corrupt officials will form cliques for personal gain and seek protection.
"Overall situation, rules?"
"Is this the overall situation and rules of this kind of city fox and community rat?"
Zhang Dai felt sad and angry, but Taisun scolded him and asked him, so he had to reply. He nodded repeatedly and only listened to the sound of "Dongdong" before saying: "Of course His Highness Taisun is the main one, but I have also been ordered to assist Taisun in the investigation first." , Taisun just sits on the throne, and the officials will definitely investigate and find out the truth. If there is anything wrong, Taisun just gives instructions to the officials!"
With that said, he bowed to Su Ziji, stood up, and staggered away.
