It was noon, it was already May, and the whole capital had begun to get hot. My curiosity didn’t last long, and I was already covered in sweat from the heat. Fortunately, not long after the group of people entered the city, Jin Yiwei’s Yamen appeared in the alley. , the tall gatehouse is particularly eye-catching, and has three couplets, tube tiles, ridged beasts, and a hard mountain style. There are windows on the left and right sill walls, and two red lacquered doors in the middle. There is a horse-mounted stone in front of the door, a screen wall in the middle of the door, the lobby, and the left and right wing rooms. People can only see these from outside the Yamen. There are several main rooms and side rooms at the back. On the left side of the Yamen is the martial arts hall. The gate has three tall couplets, there are eight-character walls on the left and right of the gate, and a pair of stone lions in front of the gate. From outside the door, you can see that inside is a large playground, with a high platform facing south and an open hall with five couplets and two volumes on the platform, with groups of rooms on both sides. Opposite these two gates, a distance of one or two hundred steps, are two screen walls. Eight leaders-looking people stood majestically at the door. Dozens of junior high school students lined up on both sides, wearing bright clothes. Although the weather was sultry, they remained motionless and quite conspicuous. Country people's clothes are always blue-grey. When I saw them today, I felt dazzled. There are so many colorful clothes in the world. Seeing that I was staring blankly, Liao Jianzhong hit me with his riding crop and said, "These are your brothers at the same level!" I smiled sheepishly, but I also knew in my heart that I had a very high start when I joined the Jinyi Guards. Although I didn’t understand Eunuch Zhang’s background and status until many years later, at the time, I was like a puppet, being led around without knowing it. More than twenty of us arrived at the door and dismounted one after another. We could see that these people were very happy to be back here. Someone had seen us returning, and the eight people hurriedly ran forward to salute, and some even came to lead the horses. Although the other captains could not come forward, they bowed their heads and saluted. It was obvious that Liao Jianzhong was in a very high position, and Liao Jianzhong smiled and patted several people behind him. He ordered Hua Shichun to lead everyone to rest, but he led me straight in alone.
After walking for a long time, I felt like I was going in a circle. Inside was the courtyard of the Chaoshou Arcade. Many people were chatting there. It was very different from the majesty outside. When these people saw Liao Jianzhong, they quickly stopped their smiles and stood aside. Some of them boldly said hello. Liao Jianzhong asked Master Murong if he was there. These people nodded quickly and said he was inside. Liao Jianzhong snorted and went directly to the next large courtyard. There were still guards guarding the door. It seemed quiet inside. A black plaque hung on the gate: Beizhen Fusi.
Although people introduced Jin Yiwei's situation to me one after another along the way, I still couldn't figure it out. It's just that I have a good memory and remembered many names. Now that I'm here, I'm gradually getting the hang of it.
I was watching curiously, and several people had already walked out. The leader was short and fat, with a face full of flesh and a red nose. It looked like he was too angry, and his big ring eyes were almost protruding, and they were vicious. looking at you.
"Hey! Why is Brother Qian free today? Come to our Northern Division?" Liao Jianzhong greeted him with a smile. The man surnamed Qian snorted and said: "What a coincidence, I'm here to deliver documents from the Southern Division to Mr. Murong. , met Brother Liao. What? I heard that the mole was caught? "
Presumably the moles he was talking about were Jian Cheng and Fang Lin. Liao Jianzhong was stunned and said: "Brother Qian is really well-informed. I'm not sure yet. I need to ask." The man surnamed Qian said: "How could Bei Si come out? Such a thing? It's too shameful for Jin Yiwei. You have to interrogate him clearly. Then our Nansi will also have to go to court." With that, he cupped his hands slightly and left. Before leaving, he looked at me carefully.
Liao Jianzhong gave a wry smile, said nothing, and led me straight inside.
Murong Zhao is a middle-aged man with a rather dignified appearance. This was my first impression of him.
Liao Jianzhong and I entered the courtyard. Someone had already come over and said, "Liao Qianhu, Master Murong is meeting guests in the side hall!" Liao Jianzhong nodded and turned to another place called Tingtao Pavilion. I looked at this name and felt a little strange. , there is no sea here, why listen to the waves. Suddenly I saw the pine forest behind me, and I immediately understood that the waves here should be pine waves, which are quite elegant. While thinking about it, he still followed Liao Jianzhong closely. I raised my eyes and took a peek, and sure enough I saw someone in the hall. To be precise, he was playing chess with a young eunuch. Several young father-in-laws and the guards in more colorful clothes at the door were sitting quietly, not daring to show off at all.
Liao Jianzhong led me in and strode in. The guard at the door took the initiative to stand up and nodded with a smile. Liao Jianzhong whispered to me that these were hundreds of households and motioned for me to wait at the door. He walked straight inside and watched the two playing chess. Watch the battle. Murong Zhao and the eunuch raised their heads and saw him at the same time. Murong Zhao said: "Jianzhong is back! Look at my chess. Young Master Ma played too hard. He surrounded my big dragon, but he can still get out." What?"
Liao Jianzhong looked at it seriously and said: "Little Eunuch Ma is very ambitious and not cold-blooded. He just trapped you, a sea dragon, in a river depression."
Little Eunuch Ma rolled her eyes at him and pretended to be angry: "Old Liao, you are a kidnapping and scolding me!" Murong Zhao was stunned and said: "Little Eunuch Ma, how do you say this?"
"Haha, you Jin Yiwei teamed up to bully my Dongchang?" Father-in-law Ma said loudly: "A tiger will be bullied by a dog! My father-in-laws study the same way! Don't think I don't know, you are here to help him bully me. ." After saying that, he threw the chess piece in his hand on the chessboard and said: "Today's game is a draw!"
Liao Jianzhong and Murong Zhao laughed, and it was obvious that they were very familiar with each other. The three of them sat down, and someone quickly brought them tea. Murong Zhao took a sip, glanced at me and said, "Who is he?"
Liao Jianzhong waved to me, and I quickly walked over and bowed deeply, "His name is Zhang Ying, and he was recommended by Eunuch Zhang Yong! Zhang Ying, this is Murong Zhao, Murong's commander, and the envoy of Beizhen, this is It’s Mr. Ma from Dongchang!” I hurriedly saluted again and said hello twice.
Without even looking at me, Mr. Ma asked Liao Jianzhong: "How is Eunuch Zhang? I heard that he went out with His Highness the Crown Prince and returned to his hometown?" Liao Jianzhong said: "Yes, Eunuch Zhang came back from his hometown and just entered Beijing. . This is his junior. Seeing that his skills and family background are good, he recommended him to join the Jinyi Guards! I have tried his skills, and they are indeed good! Brother Murong, please arrange a position for him!"
Murong Zhao nodded and said: "Your recommendation will not be wrong, not to mention Eunuch Zhang's recommendation! It's just that things are a little tight right now. Commander Mou has already issued an order to suspend the promotion of all Jin Yiwei. After all, he is the one issuing the document, so I can't speak. ."
Father-in-law Ma smiled and said: "He has so many things to do, I thought it was Grandpa Hongzhi who took care of him! Don't forget, the prince is our master. Listen to our family and make arrangements quickly. Don't mess with Zhang." My father-in-law is not happy! Don’t take Eunuch Zhang seriously, he is much stronger than Eunuch Liu."
Murong Zhao nodded and said: "What my father-in-law said is that we have all received favors from my father-in-law, and I also rely on your support. In this way, Lao Liao, according to the past rules, how about letting him be the general flag?" This is exactly what Eunuch Zhang intended, but his children are promoted too quickly and people will gossip! It is better to follow the procedures!" Liao Jianzhong said with a smile.
The pony father-in-law was drinking tea. He took a sip and said: "Which one of us dares to say it? We have been working carefully with the emperor, and how much hard work we have put in to arrange for our children? That's it, my child, you Hurry up and thank Master Murong, you will rely on him from now on!"
I quickly gave him a big gift. Murong Zhao looked at me and said, "You should thank Eunuch Ma first! However, Master Liao's words are also reasonable. There are many new people this time, so I directly promoted them, fearing that it would be difficult to speak in front of others. ." Mr. Ma chuckled and said, "Don't bully other people's children. How can he know who is older and who is younger if he has never seen the world? Then again, this is your territory, and the guests do not dominate the host. Are you old? Liao?" The voice was quite similar to Zhang Yong, sharp and harsh.
Liao Jianzhong said with a smile: "Young father-in-law Ma is being picky, but my subordinates don't dare! You are the favorite of Eunuch Wang Yue." Eunuch-in-law Ma looked proud and said: "Don't leave the capital when you come back. I'll tell you the truth. , there have been a lot of things going on in the palace recently."
After hearing this, Liao Jianzhong looked at me and said, "Zhang Ying, you go out first, and I'll have someone take you to familiarize yourself with Beizhen Fusi, Xiang Chong!"
