In May, the grass grows and the birds fly. After more than half a month in the capital, everyone gradually relaxed. They only saw Liao Jianzhong coming to his brothers to discuss things from time to time. Moreover, the rumor about the assassin in the Marquis Mansion was just a misunderstanding, saying that fortune telling The husband is a hot-tempered person and has long since disappeared, so there is no longer any further investigation. The people arrested by Fusi in Beizhen could not find out who Ziwu Maoyou was, so they were simply released. As for the incident in Dongchang that I have been obsessed with, there is gradually no news. I heard that Hua Shichun and Ji Liaofan met Bao Song’s younger brother Bao Xiaobai and had a conversation, but naturally there was no news. Due to years of friendship, Jin Yiwei looked for Bao Xiaobai. Things are still going on. As for Xiang Chong's death, it has been investigated together with Shuntian Mansion. In the afternoon of this day, Hua Shichun suddenly came to us and said that the emperor was traveling today, and most of the Jin Yiwei had gone to accompany him. We were new to the capital. We had been confined in Jin Yiwei for many days, and we were probably already feeling uncomfortable. We could go out for a walk this afternoon. However, don't wear Jin Yiwei's clothes, and don't bring an embroidered spring knife.
The three of us were overjoyed after hearing this. We simply packed up and put on casual clothes. I thought about it and put the sword my grandfather gave me in my boots. The three of us happily walked out of the back door. Lou Feng was still guarding the door. He I was directing the captains to assemble. When they saw us, they raised their hands to say hello and looked at us with a smile. A few days ago, I distributed the banknotes to everyone, and these people immediately became closer to me. At this moment, I suddenly remembered the scene when Xiang Chong took me out for the first time. A bit of sadness passed through my heart, but one has to look forward and greeted him with a smile.
People were still coming and going on the street, and there were still so many people gathering at the door. I thought of the Experience Department and asked where Ning Boyang was? Ning Boyang said that in the grove behind the door, Bao Xiaobai was a very popular person and was polite to everyone. It was said that he had been in Jinyiwei for many years and was already a general, but he was especially polite to newcomers like us. , no airs at all.
I was thinking about Bao Song, but I didn't dare to tell him, so Ning Boyang finally whispered: "This Bao Xiaobai has a very good relationship with Liao Qianhu, almost the same as you. Just because you know him acquaintance can be regarded as a threshold. Brother comes out."
Hardy listened and sighed heavily, saying: "You are all well-educated people, but I am the worst." Ning Boyang laughed and said: "Don't worry, with your two brothers here, you will be the same." You can have a great career."
The three of us walked aimlessly on the street. To be honest, this leisurely life made me feel a lot more relaxed. The prosperity of the capital is indescribable. The prosperity of the Ming Dynasty can be seen from people's smiles. I think of what my grandfather said about the Tumu Fort Incident. How would our emperor feel at that time?
Sometimes I wonder about my own thoughts. A small guard in Jin Yi will think about major events in the world and the emperor. Maybe it's because I can see the imperial city every day! I couldn't help but ask them if they had seen the emperor. They shook their heads and said that only the Jin Yiwei of Yiluan Division had the opportunity to see it from a distance. I said "Oh" and didn't tell them that I was going to Yiluansi in a few days. Ning Boyang whispered: "I heard that the emperor is in good health recently and will promote many people!" I smiled and said: "This news has spread everywhere, haha, a few days ago, didn't you say that Liao Qianhu was going to be promoted? ?" Hardy said: "Liao Qianhu is indeed amazing. I have never seen him anxious before, he is always so calm!" Ning Boyang smiled and said: "He has been an official for generations, and his manners are not what ordinary people would expect. It can be done.”
I really don’t know the details of Liao Jianzhong. Just when I was about to ask a few questions, Ning Boyang had already whispered: "At that time, the emperor was not in good health and the palace was well prepared. You understand, all the father-in-laws were unanimously optimistic about Liao Jianzhong." Qianhu, get ready for him to come up. Jinyiwei will definitely need a major change of blood, haha, when the time comes, you will definitely have a chance."
I understand that this kind of preparation is for the new king to ascend the throne. Emperor Hongzhi is in poor health. It is known to the world. It is said that a young man in his thirties is as frail as an old man in his sixties or seventies. People say that the royal family has a curse. , few emperors could live beyond forty. Hongxi, Xuande, Zhengtong, Jingde, and Chenghua all had Yan Jia before the age of forty. Emperor Taizu Hongwu, who was good at fighting, lived for more than seventy years. Emperor Taizong Yongle also fought in all directions and lived a long life. Why was his lifespan so short despite being at ease? Perhaps as Mencius said, live in sorrow and die in happiness!
We walked slowly, and there were many shops along the street, as well as a place for storytelling. Behind a desk, a gentleman was sitting upright, with a gavel and a folding fan, and he was talking enthusiastically. There were several tables in the middle, full of people. There are benches on both sides, and there are also many spectators gathered. The waiters in the shop wandered around, bringing tea and water, giving some snacks, or holding empty plates and asking everyone to give them a reward. We squeezed in and stood listening to the book. The book was about a passage in "Three Kingdoms" called "The Five Zhangs of the Original Zhuge Return to God"!
I am almost familiar with the story of Zhuge Liang, from visiting the thatched cottage three times, chatting with the Confucian scholars, borrowing arrows from a straw boat to burning the Red Cliff, Zhou Yu with three Qi, etc., all the way to Bai Di Tuogu, seven captures of Meng Huo, six departures from Qishan, until Wuzhang Yuan returned to God, he His loyalty and wisdom are deeply engraved in my mind, but it is a pity that he passed away early, otherwise the revival of the Han Dynasty would be just around the corner. Of course, these stories were told to me by my uncle and Hu Haisan. Sometimes, when I told my grandfather, he always disapproved and told too many lies. However, Zhuge Liang is indeed worthy of respect. "Without indifference, there is no clear ambition." "Without tranquility, there is no way to go far." We have been asked to despise fame and wealth since we were young, and the old man Du Fu's saying, "Being a master is a sign of true fame in the world, and who can be compared to others through the ages" made me memorize "Being a Master" when I was very young!
The storyteller told the story vividly and vividly, and when he spoke of the emotional points, he spoke in a cadence as if he were on the scene. Especially when the Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty returned to the West, everyone was extremely sad, and many people bowed their heads and shed tears. The storyteller patted the gavel and said: "Dear readers, do you know why Prime Minister Zhuge's Northern Expedition failed?" Someone replied: "The destiny is Wei, and the Shu Han is weak, how can it defeat the powerful Wei?" The gentleman shook his head and said, "That's not entirely true. You only know one but not the other. Every time when Prime Minister Zhuge's Northern Expedition is successful, there is always a false accusation by the eunuch Huang Hao. The successor is incompetent and listens to the slander, which makes Prime Minister Zhuge's success failed." Everyone said it was. , an old man in his fifties, who was kind-faced and polite, had been listening. After hearing what the gentleman said, he smiled and said: "Although Prime Minister Zhuge is a genius, general strategy is not his specialty. He has been cautious all his life. , that’s him! What a pity, what a pity!”
When the storyteller saw it, he quickly clasped his fists and saluted: "It turns out to be Mr. Li, and the villain Du Shisan is polite. You are highly virtuous and highly respected, and what you said is indeed right, but when the eunuch is in power, the world will not be peaceful. If nothing else, the king of the country It caused our Emperor Yingzong to hunt in the north. If Yu Shaobao hadn't been ordered to do so at the critical moment, I'm afraid the Ming Dynasty would be in danger!" Mr. Li laughed and said: "It means that I, the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, are merciful. You should have entered the Jinyi Guards long ago with your words. . Wang Zhen and Yu Shaobao have been rehabilitated in our court, so don’t mention it again. I just want to say that Prime Minister Zhuge is indeed a pity!"
Someone next to him whispered: "This man is Mr. Li Shishi of the Metropolitan Procuratorate. He has a lot of love in his heart and has read thousands of books in his belly!" The old man seemed to have heard it, and he laughed and said: "That's an exaggeration. I have lived in vain for fifty-six years. After serving as an official for thirty years, I have already seen everything in the world. This time I came to Beijing just to see an old friend." After hearing this, Du Shisan hurriedly said: "Could it be that we go to Mr. Li Dongyang!" Li Shishi was stunned and said: "Haha, how do you know?" Du Shisan said loudly: "Seven bowls of cool breeze come from inside, and they enter the poetry world with every good mood. The slender buds are unearthed with thunder in spring, and the living fire is used as the furnace. The snow remains at night. Lu Yu's old scriptures are of the highest quality, Gaoyang Drunkards avoid having fun. When will you drink the cold water? Try Junmo Xiaofeng Tuan again! This is a sentence for your cooperation with Mr. Li and Mr. Xiao, which shows your elegance!" Li Shishi smiled and waved his hand, and was about to speak. , came in from behind, whispered a few words, Li Shishi cupped his hands and sighed: "It's rare to have half a day's leisure in life when you meet a good friend. I'm busy with other things, so I'll say goodbye!" With that, he walked away slowly.
The onlookers nodded and praised. But I was thinking about the story of the Three Kingdoms. Although I knew the story of Zhuge's death, I still couldn't help moistening my eyes. The two of them didn't seem to understand, but they were just listening to it. I was afraid that they would laugh at me for crying, so I secretly lowered my head to wipe my tears. Unintentionally When I looked up, I saw the fortune teller from that day, sitting not far away and telling people's fortunes!
