As the officials retreated.
A new busy day has begun again.
In the empty lobby of Jingzhao Mansion.
Xu Yi sat behind the desk.
Frowning tightly, he drank a cup of rich and turbid tea.
Then he gathered his energy and flipped through the thick account books that appeared on the desk. jj.br>
The purge of more than 20 commercial banks has reached the final stage.
If nothing else happens, more than twenty trading houses will officially become a thing of the past before the sun sets today.
By then, three classes, one room, and one unit will be completely released.
In this way, Xu Yi can free up enough manpower for the next plan.
As for that imperial edict?
I do not know how long it has been.
Xu Yi put down the account book in his hand and looked up at the imperial edict on the edge of the table.
A faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
It's not that he didn't understand Emperor Zhengde's deeper meaning.
On the contrary, at this time, Xu Yi understood better than anyone else what Emperor Zhengde really wanted.
But, sorry.
This time Xu Yi would not take the initiative to cater to Emperor Zhengde.
Before Zhan Zhu finished reading out all the contents of the imperial edict, Xu Yi had already made the decision to maximize his interests.
"Didn't you tell me to clean up the victims in Beicheng?" A sarcastic smile appeared on Xu Yi's lips and he murmured, "Well, I will do as you wish."
The words are over.
Xu Yi stood up and stretched slowly.
He casually picked up the imperial edict on the desk and walked towards the inner house.
As soon as Fang approached the inner house, he smelled a strong aroma.
"Gululu."
Xu Yi rubbed his growling stomach and strode towards the kitchen of the inner house.
Halfway through.
Xu Yi suddenly stopped and looked at Zhao Shou who was talking to Mr. Wang with doubts.
Isn't the person in the kitchen Zhao Shou?
Just when Xu Yi looked confused.
Zhao Shou trotted over to greet him: "Master Liu, you're done."
"I'm done." Xu Yi nodded slightly.
No need to ask more.
Mr. Wang walked over slowly with slow steps.
"I pay my respects to you, sir." Mr. Wang bowed and saluted.
After several days of recuperation, most of Mr. Wang's body bones have recovered.
Although his pace has slowed down, he can already walk alone.
Xu Yi nodded slightly and said, "Mr. Wang, there is no need to be so polite."
After hearing this, Mr. Wang saluted again before slowly standing up.
Then he said: "There have been many disturbances these days, but I am really troubling you."
Xu Yi smiled and said, "Mr. Wang, you're welcome. If it weren't for the evidence you brought out, I would still be in a state of agony now."
"Not to mention that the two Wang brothers have been busy day and night for Jingzhao Mansion these days."
"You, just stay here with peace of mind. When the drought here is completely over, it won't be too late for you to return to the Wang family compound."
Before Xu Yi completely takes action against those behind-the-scenes families, Xu Yi will not put the Wang family in danger again, whether in public or private matters.
Yu Gong, the two brothers of the Wang family have been really busy day and night in front of Jingzhao Mansion during this period.
Although the two brothers of the Wang family were born in Juren, their own abilities were not weak.
If they hadn't been suppressed by their backgrounds, the two brothers might have become Jinshi, or became local parents' officials.
Xu Yi read the evaluation given by the official landlord's book to the two of them. It can be said that it is not low.
In private, Mr. Wang took out Zhou Qiping's relics, which was the greatest help to him at this stage. He still couldn't do things like crossing the river and demolishing the bridge, unloading the mill and killing the donkey.
A hint of gratitude flashed in Mr. Wang's eyes, and he bowed his hands again.
With many
With these words, everyone in the Wang family could completely relax and live in Jingzhao Mansion.
I would like to ask, in Chang'an City today, is there any safer place for the Wang family than the inner residence of Jingzhao Mansion?
Just when Xu Yigang was about to speak.
His unsatisfactory stomach growled again.
Xu Yi hasn't done anything yet.
Zhao Shou's face turned red.
"Sixth Master, I originally wanted to make you a piece of water basin mutton. I bought all the fresh mutton, but... I forgot that I had never made water basin mutton." Zhao Shou lowered his head. His head was filled with shame.
When Xu Yi heard this, a rare unnatural look appeared on his face.
I couldn't help but secretly regret in my heart. If I had known this, I would not have eaten the second bowl of water basin mutton that day.
Good guy, let me ask the people of Chang'an City today, who doesn't know that he ate two bowls of mutton in a basin?
Just when Xu Yi didn't know what to say.
Wang Qiujin walked out of the kitchen carrying a large basin of mutton with billowing white smoke.
After hastily placing it on the stone table in the courtyard.
Wang Qiujin hurriedly shook her hot and red fingers.
Wait until the burning sensation in your fingers subsides.
Wang Qiujin said calmly and generously: "Grandpa, Mr. Jing Zhaoyin, and Guard Zhao, please sit down first, and I will get the bowls and chopsticks."
Mr. Wang looked at Xu Yi, who looked slightly embarrassed.
He cupped his hands and said, "My lord, I have no way to repay you for your great kindness. I can only prepare a small meal and ask for your respect."
"Gululu."
At this moment, the unsatisfactory stomach smelled the aroma and began to growl again.
If he refuses this time, wouldn’t he fall into the inferior position?
Xu Yi composed himself, cupped his hands and said, "It's time for Mr. Lao and Miss Wang."
"Master, please." Xu Yi extended his hand to invite.
"My lord, please." Mr. Wang said with a smile on his face.
Xu Yi stopped being polite and walked towards the stone table openly.
As soon as Fang sat down, he saw Zhao Shou still standing there with shame on his face.
He couldn't help but smile and said: "What are you doing standing there? Are you not hungry after working all night? Why don't you come over for dinner soon?"
When Zhao Shou heard this, a smile instantly appeared on his face, and he quickly agreed: "Yes, Master Six, come here right now."
After the three of them were completely seated.
Wang Qiujin walked over slowly holding three pairs of bowls, chopsticks and several pancakes.
It doesn't take a while.
Three bowls of mutton in a basin appeared on the stone table.
"If it's not enough, add more. There are still more." Wang Qiujin warned, then bowed and left.
"My lord, please." Mr. Wang smiled and said.
Xu Yi nodded slightly, stopped talking, picked up the bowl and chopsticks and started eating.
Xu Yi's taste buds were completely opened as soon as Fang entered the mouth.
The soup is fragrant, the meat is crispy, fat and thin, and melts in your mouth.
Xu Yi put down the bowl and chopsticks and couldn't help but praise: "It's actually several times more delicious than the ones made by vendors outside."
Mr. Wang stroked his beard and said with a smile: "Since you like to eat, let Qiu Jin make more meals someday."
The words are over.
Mr. Wang quickly added: "I almost forgot to mention that Qiu Jin also has a few specialty dishes, which are no worse than this water basin mutton. You must try it, adults."
Xu Yifang wanted to refuse. After all, he didn't keep the Wang family just for the sake of food and drink.
Unexpectedly.
Mr. Wang didn't give him any chance.
Mr. Wang hurriedly added again: "Please don't refuse, sir. The Wang family, young and old, are living in the inner house during this period, and they will inevitably disturb you. This way, we can feel at ease, sir."
Xu Yi pondered for a few breaths and refused again.
However, it can be expected that Xu Yi's frequency of eating at home will be greatly reduced in the future.
After a while.
A large basin full of mutton almost all went into the stomachs of Master Xu Yi and his servant.
Looking at the big basin with only some soup left.
Xu Yi shook his head noncommittally.
Come on.
This time it is completely impossible to clean it up.
Xu Yi exchanged a few pleasantries, stood up and walked towards the main room.
Mr. Wang looked at Xu Yi's retreating back, an indescribable smile blooming on his face.
His eyes moved back and forth between the side room and the main room from time to time.
The more he looked, the more smiles appeared on his face.
...
Inside the main house.
Xu Yi carefully checked the hidden grid.
Just then he took off the Yuan-Zhan knife from his waist.
He took off his clothes and walked to the bed.
As soon as Fang lay down, a heavy sleepiness came over him like a tidal wave.
In less than a breath, he completely fell into deep sleep.
...
...
When the sun is shining brightly.
In the study room of the Prince's Mansion in the East Palace.
Xu Yongduan sat on the Grand Master's chair, expressionlessly listening to Han Xingrong's report below.
A full two days have passed since Xu Yi entered the palace.
In these two days, God knows how many pairs of eyes were staring at Xu Yi.
But no matter what, in the past two days, besides continuing to clean up those trading houses, Xu Yi's only big move was to kill hundreds of bullies outside Xuanpingmen who were causing trouble this morning.
This can't help but make the people who pay attention confused.
After a while.
Xu Yong waved his hands slightly and said calmly: "Step back."
"As ordered!" Han Xingrong bowed and slowly exited the prince's study.
With a soft "creak" sound, the study door was gently closed.
When the light in the study suddenly dimmed.
Xu Yong's expression also changed accordingly.
"Repair the porridge shack and kill the bullies. What exactly does he want to do?"
"Then what is the content of the first imperial edict?"
"If it doesn't matter, why would my father bypass the cabinet and draft the decree directly?"
"If it is as I guessed, what is the profound meaning of Xu Yi's actions in the past two days?"
"Why hasn't he taken action? Is he worried about something, or is he plotting something?"
"Why did my father issue another decree in just two days and still urge me? What is the deep meaning of my father's move?"
Xu Yong sat on the Taishi chair, staring blankly at the blank rice paper on the table.
He kept mumbling in a low voice.
And as time went by, Xu Yong's face became increasingly ugly.
A faint hint of impatience appeared between his eyebrows from time to time.
I do not know how long it has been.
Xu Yong's face turned completely gloomy.
His eyes were filled with frost.
"I can't sit still and wait for death any longer!" Xu Yong clenched his fists and said in a cold voice.
This feeling of not being able to figure out what the enemy is thinking and having to bear it passively is really uncomfortable.
Xu Yong slowly spread his fists, and a fierce smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
He said in a deep voice: "Here comes someone."
"Creak" a light sound.
The study door was pushed open from outside.
Two young eunuchs walked in quickly.
"Your Highness." The two eunuchs bowed and saluted.
Xu Yong's expression completely returned to calmness at some point.
"It's said that Han Xingrong came here to see me." Xu Yong said calmly.
"As ordered." The two eunuchs said in unison.
It doesn't take a while.
Han Xingrong, who had been gone for half an hour, returned to the prince's study again.
"Your Majesty, Han Xingrong, pays homage to His Highness the Crown Prince." Han Xingrong bowed his hands in salute.
Xu Yong waved his hand with a normal expression, motioning for Han Xingrong to step forward.
After Han Xingrong took a few steps forward.
Xu Yong whispered: "After the time is over, find an opportunity to bring these two words to Song Guogong."
As he spoke, Xu Yong took up his pen and slowly wrote two big characters - as usual.
Han Xingrong was a little confused, but he nodded quickly and agreed: "Follow the order!"
...
...
At dusk.
In the study room of the Duke of Song Dynasty.
With a haggard look on his face, Zhang Yongnian slowly wrote two big words on the paper - as usual.
Gazing at the two big characters on the paper, Zhang Yongnian couldn't help but frown.
In the past two days, who has been the most frightened?
It is undoubtedly Zhang Yongnian.
Nothing else.
That day, I met with disappointment in Jingzhao Mansion.
Fang Yi returned to the mansion.
Princess Dongyang rushed to the palace without stopping.
I want to intercede for Zhang Jingping in person, and also file a lawsuit against Xu Yi.
Unexpectedly.
The eldest princess of Dongyang, who had been able to enter and exit major palaces freely in the past, was actually shut out this time.
As a result, Zhang Yongnian was really frightened.
Two days of restless breathing had already exhausted him physically and mentally.
"Still as usual? What do you mean?" Zhang Yongnian frowned and murmured in a low voice.
It’s not that I haven’t thought about thinking in a good direction.
However, Zhang Yongnian still has some self-awareness.
suddenly.
Zhang Yongnian suddenly thought of something.
He hurriedly called out: "Zhang Xi."
The words are over.
Suddenly there was a sound of footsteps outside the door.
"Master." Zhang Xi said respectfully from outside the door.
"Come in." Zhang Yongnian called hurriedly.
"Follow the order."
After he finished speaking, the study door was slowly pushed open from outside.
A thin, middle-aged man wearing butler's clothes walked into the study.
The man seemed thin, but his eyes were particularly sharp.
With his sharp eyes alone, even if he didn't speak, he could intimidate all the servants in the Song Dynasty's palace.
Even the dead Zhang Zhong didn't dare to take a breath when he met Zhang Xi in Song Guogong's mansion.
Zhang Yongnian asked in a deep voice: "I vaguely remember that during the day you reported that a eunuch went to Jingzhao Mansion to deliver the second imperial edict? Is this possible?"
Zhang Xi replied: "Sir, this is indeed the case."
Zhang Yongnian asked again: "I still remember that you said that the content of the imperial edict was to ask Xu Yi to deal with the victims near Beicheng as soon as possible?"
Zhang Xi replied again: "Sir, the content of the imperial edict is exactly like this."
"Okay, I understand, you can go out first." After receiving the confirmation, Zhang Yongnian's expression calmed down instantly.
He received the news during the day, but at that time he was puzzled and put the matter aside for the time being.
In addition, I have been out of breath for the past two days, and my mental state is naturally not as good as before.
Even the brain is in a state of turbidity from time to time.
After Zhang Xi leaves.
Zhang Yongnian looked at the two big characters on the paper again, and already understood what Xu Yong wanted to express.
"I've already learned how to play riddles before I even ascended the throne." Zhang Yongnian murmured in a low voice with slight dissatisfaction.
Just looking at the word "still" will make anyone confused.
But if you think of the second imperial edict, the meaning expressed by the two words "Shang Shi" can be easily imagined.
"Zhou Qiping, Xu Yi." Two names blurted out.
Zhang Yongnian's expression gradually darkened.
Emperor Zhengde urged Xu Yi to deal with the victims near Beicheng as soon as possible.
For Zhang Yongnian, this is no less than a God-given opportunity.
If the problem cannot be solved, then solve the person who raised the problem.
No one knows the specific content of that imperial edict except Emperor Zhengde and Xu Yi.
In this case, then find a way to deal with Xu Yi.
After Xu Yi is dealt with, Dongyang will be allowed into the palace again.
This time, even if I couldn't afford to kneel at the entrance of Zichen Hall, I still had to see Emperor Zhengde.
Depending on the situation, all the family wealth will be exchanged for "Zhang Jingping to be released from prison"!
Zhang Yongnian couldn't help but clenched his hands into fists. In an instant, the backs of his hands were covered with veins.
There are two completely different looks in his eyes at the same time.
One is ruthless.
The second is decisiveness.
Obviously, Zhang Yongnian has already made the final decision in his heart.
"Zhang Xi." Zhang Yongnian stood up and called out softly again.
After Zhang Xi walked into the study.
Zhang Yongnian stepped towards the wall shelf and slowly turned the white jade glass bottle used for decoration.
As the bottle slowly rotates.
A dark secret door suddenly appeared behind the Grand Master's chair.
Zhang Yongnian lit the exquisite oil lamp on the table.
Walk slowly towards the secret door.
Behind him, Zhang Xi was not surprised at all and followed silently without saying a word.
When the two figures disappeared into the secret door.
The secret door in the study closed quietly again.
Everything is as usual.
...
At night.
Inside the owner's house in Jingzhao Mansion.
Xu Yi slowly opened his eyes and stared into the darkness for half a quarter of an hour before slowly getting up.
"Zhao Shou." Xu Yi called softly.
Zhao Shou, who had gotten up about two-quarters of an hour early, answered from outside the door: "Sixth Master, Zhao Shou is here."
Xu Yi blew the flame and lit the oil lamp and asked, "What time is it?"
Zhao Shou quickly replied from outside the door: "Go back to Mr. Liu, it will be more than three quarters after Hai hour."
"It's almost ten o'clock." Xu Yi murmured, moved his body slightly, and then walked out of the main room.
See Xu Yi walking out of the main house.
Zhao Shou put down the copper pot in his hand and said, "Sixth Master, please wash up first. The dinner made by Miss Wang will be warm in no time."
I heard the word "Miss Wang".
Xu Yi couldn't help but be stunned for a breath.
Then he came back to his senses and said calmly: "Okay."
After he washed up, the food was already laid out in the dining hall.
Although the style of the food is simple, the taste is not simple at all.
When I think of Wang Qiujin's fierce appearance holding two kitchen knives in the Wang family courtyard that day.
Then I thought of Wang Qiujin busy in the kitchen.
For some reason, Xu Yi felt disconnected for a moment.
I really can’t tell which one is the real Wang Qiujin.
Xu Yi shook his head, shook his thoughts out of his mind, and finished his meal quickly.
Then he walked towards the study.
Sitting on the Taishi chair, he was constantly checking and filling in the gaps in the next plan in his mind.
I examined myself three times every day, and after walking out of Zongzheng Temple, Xu Yi did this perfectly.
Half an hour later.
After confirming that there are no major omissions in the current plan.
Xu Yi took out the imperial edict from his sleeve.
Now that you have decided to maximize your benefits, you need to plan carefully.
Place the imperial edict casually on the edge of the table.
Xu Yi slowly stood up, studied ink and laid out paper.
Then he took his seat and picked up his pen.
After slowly writing this move on white rice paper, the possible reactions and decisions of all parties will be made.
The likely reactions and actions of Emperor Zhengde, Xu Yong, Zhang Yongnian, and even the heads of more than twenty aristocratic families were all written on the paper.
Time passed quietly.
When midnight falls
occasion.
Xu Yi put down the langhao pen in his hand and read the contents on the paper carefully.
immediately.
He picked up the pen and added two names on the back of the rice paper full of writing.
However, the last two names added are not living people.
There are no hard and fast plans, and nothing is set in stone.
This is reality, not acting. No one will follow the plan made by Xu Yi step by step.
It is precisely because of this that Xu Yifang will continue to examine himself three times a day!
Late at night.
The firelight in the study room of the inner house was particularly dazzling in the middle of the night.
Xu Yi recorded everything he wrote today deep in his mind.
Then he put several hours of hard work into the red furnace.
As the fire continued to shine, all the papers filled with plans were completely reduced to ashes under Xu Yi's gaze.
After the study room was filled with smoke and dust.
Xu Yi stepped out of the study.
Look up at the deep night sky.
The starry sky tonight is particularly noisy.
Xu Yi looked up at the starry sky, and a smile of unknown meaning gradually appeared at the corner of his mouth.
Then he withdrew his gaze and looked towards the distant direction of Qinchuan, which was eight hundred miles away.
Look in the direction of Taibai Mountain.
No one knows what is in his heart.
