After a rather pleasant lunch, Zhang did not do any singing and dancing to cheer up the entertainment. Instead, he led Zhu Biao and Zhang Mingyuan to the study room. There were many famous paintings from the Tang and Song Dynasties in there, and the three of them tasted them with great interest. , and then Zhang Heng said that he was getting old and had to take a lunch break.
Zhu Biao was drinking tea and communicating with Zhang Mingyuan in the study. Zhang Mingyuan was indeed good at academics. He had passed the scholar examination in the past two years, and if he was lucky, he would have been a candidate.
Not to mention Zhu Biao, the two of them got along quite well when they talked. After drinking two cups of tea, Zhu Biao suddenly said: "I have learned a lot from coming here this time. I have always read about famine disasters in ancient books." , millions of corpses were buried, and records such as changing children and eating them, I didn’t expect it to be right in front of me, I wonder what your brother feels?”
Zhang Mingyuan's originally cheerful expression became calmer: "It's a tragedy in the world, but what can we do? Natural disasters can't be stopped by human power. Even the emperor can't do anything about it."
"Manpower was unstoppable, but the imperial court still worked hard to prepare relief food to relieve the victims and reduce casualties."
Zhu Biao's tone was a little solemn, but Zhang Mingyuan smiled softly, looked at the young man who was several years younger than him and said: "Xiandi was born in the Imperial College, and all he learned was loyalty to the emperor and patriotism. Suddenly he came to this dark place, so Everything you see is filthy, so it’s normal to feel some resistance.”
"But dear brother, you must understand that reality is not as simple as what is described in the book. If everyone in the world can do things according to what the sages say in the book, then what will the government and the court do? The world's great unity will be nothing more than an illusion after all. "
Zhu Biao nodded and said nothing. Zhang Mingyuan didn't take it seriously. Who didn't come here like this? He understood early on that books and reality are different. His father taught him the Four Books and Five Classics since he was a child, but if he really behaves like that, That was a whipping and scolding him for being stupid.
After a while, Zhu Biao said again: "The Holy One is determined to purge the officials. When the disaster is over, the court will have to conduct a thorough investigation. I just patted my butt and returned to the capital, but it seems that the Zhang family has been walking in front, doing things for the prefect." , from now on..."
"Haha, my dear brother is interested, but you don't need to worry too much about this matter. It's true that the prefect is the eldest father of Qingyang, but my Zhang family's business connections in Qingyang are indeed not fake. There are too many The officials would rather see the magistrate fall than let my Zhang family fall, and the magistrate knows this very well."
"Furthermore, there are either a large group of officials imprisoned in Qingyang Prison, and food is used to feed them, or it is prepared to let the Holy Emperor vent his anger. Counting their family members and small clan members, there are also 1,800 people, plus other It’s enough for the state capital.”
Zhu Biao did not expect that Zhang Mingyuan would say so clearly: "Brother Shi, you really don't treat me as an outsider."
Zhang Mingyuan poured him a drink of tea with his own hands and said: "Sooner or later, a good brother will embark on an official career. Now, as a young brother, it is natural to give him some advice. These official secrets are the same everywhere. I will know it in the future. Then I won’t be bullied by superior officials and subordinates.”
Zhu Biao was naturally polite when he heard the words. Zhang Mingyuan suddenly squinted his eyes and stared at Zhu Biao's handsome face and said: "It is said that His Royal Highness the Prince stands like a orchid and jade tree, smiles like a bright moon in his arms, and is as bright as a jade tree in front of the wind. He is a handsome gentleman. Foolish brother has been living in Qing Dynasty for a long time. Yang, I wonder if it’s true?”
When Zhu Biao heard this, the corner of his mouth rose and he said: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is naturally very handsome. If there is an opportunity in the future, I will definitely introduce Brother Shi to meet His Highness."
Zhang Mingyuan's hand suddenly touched Zhu Biao's hand holding the teacup: "Brother Fool thinks that Brother Xian is worthy of those words. I wonder if you and I can sleep together by holding candles and talking at night?"
Zhu Biao's face stiffened and he said to Zhang Mingyuan: "Uncle Shi just gave me a beauty last night. Now is the time to get obsessed with her. I'm afraid I will let down Brother Shi's good intentions."
A trace of pity flashed in Zhang Mingyuan's eyes. It seemed that Chen Yunze was concerned about the personal guards sent by the prince. He originally wanted to take the opportunity to get on the prince's ship with Chen Yunze?
"Haha, wherever you go after falling flowers, you laugh into the orchid wine shop. My good brother has just found a beauty. He should really cherish her more, but it's my foolish brother who is reckless."
The two people who had been chatting well at first felt a little embarrassed. Zhang Mingyuan stopped pestering and immediately arranged for Zhu Biao to take a lunch break.
After Zhu Biao politely sent Zhang Mingyuan away, several government soldiers who had been following them with their heads down immediately checked the surroundings to make sure no one was listening. Then they knelt down together and said with red eyes and gritted teeth: "I will escort His Highness out of the house. , and then immediately massacred the whole family with blood!"
Zhu Biao took out his handkerchief and wiped the back of his hands and said, "Don't be anxious, it's just a matter of time. I'll let you do it yourself."
The teeth of several elite guards of the government were almost broken. The king was humiliated and his ministers died. If it weren't for the safety of His Highness the Crown Prince, they would have just taken Zhang Mingyuan, chopped it into pieces and fed it to the dogs.
Zhu Biao's expression was calm. It wasn't that he couldn't understand Long Yang's kindness. After all, everyone had their own ambitions, but it was wrong to touch him inexplicably. However, he could probably guess the Zhang family's purpose.
Zhu Biao thought he was handsome and tall, but he could not say that he was very attractive to men. It is estimated that the officials of Qingyang Mansion regarded Chen Yunze as the prince's plaything, and Zhang Mingyuan wanted to use Chen Yunze to cling to the dragon couch in the East Palace.
Asking the Fujun guards to guard outside, Zhu Biao lay down and slept for a while. Half an hour later, Zhu Biao heard Chen Rongyan's voice and said hello, so that the two Chen brothers could come in.
Zhu Biao stood up and sat next to Bingjian. This arid land was not fake. He was covered in sweat after lying down for a while. Chen Rongyan said: "Qingyang's intention is that we can leave ten thousand shi of food. The price We can negotiate and let us transport the rest of the food to Pingliang, Fengxiang and other places."
Zhu Biao wiped the sweat from his forehead. His long hair was really suffering from the heat and itching here. He wished he could shave his head: "I hope, then we can stop selling it?"
"That's what you mean. Just now, the teacher surnamed Xun asked us about leaving food on the road to collect orphans and widows. According to the master's instructions, he leaked some news to them and said that those people were very quick. He will be taken away by Quanxu, the right commander of the pro-military governor's mansion."
"After hearing this, the guy's face changed. He didn't dare to ask any more questions. He just said that there are many orphans in Qingyang Mansion. If necessary, they can help to collect them. It will be much easier to talk about food prices in the future. There are a lot of opportunities. You dare to ask for what I dare to give you."
Zhu Biao looked a little happy when he heard this. Zhu Biao walked around the city this morning and naturally saw many thin and helpless figures. However, it was difficult to help because he had no excuse. Now it would be great if the Qingyang government could come forward.
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