However, for Jiang Tian, this meeting was full of anticlimactic and confusing implications. It was finally possible to complete this tedious and long interview process under the guidance and instructions of the singing officer; in the end, I actually had to bow to a dance that was like doing radio gymnastics.
I almost didn't let him break his guard/discourtesy on the spot, and laughed like a pig. I don’t know how the senior time traveler got mixed up with a group of white-bearded, gray-bearded, old men, and greasy middle-aged courtiers during the imperial dynasty, and made all kinds of movements that were said to "admire the saintly virtues."
On the contrary, after he said goodbye, he was led to the original washing and resting place by the Huangmen envoy. Then he asked some insidious questions about his family situation in the past; and then lamented that such a young young man did not have a good match, not even a decent maid or concubine.
You must know that according to the imperial regulations, officials of different ranks can have different numbers of maids and concubines before getting married, to meet basic physiological needs and to carry on the family line. And these slaves who were born in the palace, although they are mutilated people after being tortured, they obviously enjoy the beauty of adulthood.
When things got to this point, Jiang Tian had already realized that he was going to be a matchmaker for himself! However, it always feels strange for a eunuch without eggs to act as a matchmaker for him. However, in the memory of his predecessor, this seems to be a traditional trend in the contemporary Tang Dynasty.
It is said that it originated during the Tianbao period. The three sisters of the Yang family, known as the imperial aunts, Mrs. Guo Guo, Mrs. Qin Guo, and Mrs. Korea. They work as matchmakers, and receive heavy rewards that can easily exceed 100,000 yuan.
After the Qianyuan and Taixing years, because their rights were generally suppressed, only a few wealthy princes were left. It has also begun to focus on the goal of making money through open source, focusing on such an emerging blue ocean market; and it has also become a promising income-generating project.
Now, it is obvious that these eunuchs who are keen on working as matchmakers as part-time jobs are eyeing these new officials, including Jiang Tian. He could only cope with it hahahahahahahahahahahaha, and accepted the other party who was obviously overly enthusiastic and a post for future contact.
At the same time, in another part of Shangyang Palace.
"By the way, what did Xilou say?" As the person in charge behind this meeting and internal election, Yang Xuanjie, the internal minister and superintendent of the Shangyang Palace, wrote lightly, "How can we still hope for the saint?" Wait, where is our good news?"
"Sir, I heard that he is the fifteenth master, and he is vaguely interested in Zheng Taiwen of the Economic Institute?" Qiao Zhiguang, the right prime minister of the Internal Servant Bureau, who was his pretender, was also the person presiding over the situation in the west building, and he quickly responded:
"Zheng Taiwen? Could it be that he is the descendant of the Xingyang (Zheng family) who used to look at the Wu surname family?" Hearing this, Yang Xuanjie raised his eyebrows slightly on his rich and fair old face: ""
"It is this person who is said to be from the leftover lineage of Xiaobaifang of Xingyang (Zheng family); since his father Zheng Yagong, he was able to be promoted to an academic official and serve in Guizhou just because he had just left the fifth service." Qiao Zhiguang said He quickly hit the snake and put it on the stick; "I wonder what you think, sir, is there any hindrance?"
"There are not many obstacles. It has been more than a hundred years since the five surnames and seven Wangs broke up their families due to their rebellion." Yang Xuanjiao shook his head and said: "No matter how prominent the Tsinghua family is, there are only some romantic afterglows left. ; Since he has been selected through many layers of examinations to be qualified to watch before the imperial court, he is a talent that can be used by the imperial court. If we pay more attention to this matter, we may have good news."
"In addition, there is the seventh master, who seems to have taken a liking to Lu Zisheng from the liberal arts college, and made some inquiries in private." Qiao Zhiguang continued to add: "It's just that this Lu Zisheng is not only related to Fan Yang (Lu's) family background, We have already made an appointment with our ancestors."
"The seventh master, why is it the seventh master?" He couldn't help but put his hands on his forehead and said: "She was the one who imitated the Taiping hateful marriage story in the ban, but in the end, she caused a lot of trouble in order to choose a husband she liked. Now you actually fall in love with a Fan Yang (Lu family) who has a marriage contract?"
(Princess Taiping wanted to get married, so she took the initiative to put on men's clothes and hang out in front of Emperor Gaozong and Empress Wu. When asked, she said she would imitate her future husband's behavior. Empress Wu, who understood this, began to select the sons of Gongqing, and finally fell in love with her cousin Xue. Shao, divorced his wife and then died.)
"Then, sir, do you think we should take this matter seriously?" Qiao Zhiguang immediately asked for instructions: "Or should we follow past practices and keep a file to observe the consequences and wait for changes?"
"Of course I have to go up, the seventh master is the flesh and blood of the Tian family, and we are also the master and slave." Yang Xuanjie said without hesitation: "I just want to emphasize the origin of the Lu family; after all, the Fan Yang family and The Xingyang clan is still different; most of the Lu clan has spread overseas; however, the descendants of (Zheng) Yuanhe Gong and Li Yaxian are still in the court."
"There are also eleven young princes from the Guang Wang family and thirteen young princes from the Pu Wang family. They all have a favorable view of Zhang Chengfan, who is from the Zhilue Department of Wuhan University, that is, the son of the Zhang family of the Guazhou general..." Then he continued to report. After seeing the trend of a few noble ladies from close clans, things were relatively calm.
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However, after listening to these reports one by one and responding accordingly. Yang Xuanjiao seemed to have some unfinished meaning and asked: "Are there no signs other than these people? For example, regarding Jiang Jianxian, whom Your Majesty met for the last time, the saint personally inquired about it in detail."
Hearing these words, Qiao Zhiguang couldn't help but look bitter, "This...". However, Yang Xuanjiao chuckled interestingly and said: "Is it possible that this person's evil reputation actually frightened those noble masters?"
"That's not true. The first few noble lords and young princes still paid a lot of attention to him. However..." Qiao Zhiguang hesitated before continuing: "The Anyang Palace present said some unflattering words; the general They were persuaded."
"Anyang Palace?" When Yang Xuanjiao heard about this married but well-known sect leader, even the lines on his forehead were wrinkled: "Why did you let her come in? Don't you know her?" Is there any past relationship with Pei Fanwu and my roommate?"
"Children are incompetent, villains are incompetent, and they have failed to live up to the expectations of adults." When Qiao Zhiguang heard this, he slapped his face ten times in succession before being stopped by Yang Xuanjie: "Okay. , even if I kill you, it won’t help at the moment. I have my own concerns about this matter.”
"However, since your lord and Xiao Jun are of royal blood and have enjoyed the best treatment and honors in the world since childhood, shouldn't they be aware of this?" Yang Xuanjiao shook his head gently and said, "The only difference is Is it just based on the closeness in the heart of the saint, how many opportunities can you choose, or is it allowed to be assigned by others? As for Anyang Palace, this is just a futile way to vent your anger for a while, but it will inevitably lead to what others will face in the future. Related."
"I've seen you, sir." At this time, Lin Zike, the Huangmen envoy/receiving man who had sent Jiang Tian out of the palace, and another pretender of Yang Xuanjia, also came back. He respectfully explained to Yang Xuanjiao everything that happened during the handover with Jiang Tian, and even every detail of his speech and behavior.
"Speaking of which, those subordinates in Jingzhao Mansion deserve to die!" After hearing this, Yang Xuanqiu suddenly said coldly: Qiao Zhiguang echoed with some confusion after hearing this: "What the Lord said is true. Yes, the way those people in Jingzhao Mansion handled things on Shangyuan Night was really inappropriate."
"It's more than inappropriate! This Jiang Sheng was originally just a reclusive man in the city who had no family background, no complicated connections and obstacles, and had the intention of respecting the emperor and serving the government. As long as he showed the great grace of God, I'm afraid it would not be the moment. However, he was put in jail by these snakes and rats." Yang Xuanjie shook his head heavily and said: "Fortunately, at the moment, he was only rescued by the Pei family. Although the Pei family was involved in the feudal clan, Prominent, but after all, it is the title of the minister's family, which cannot compare with the honor and favor of the saint; but if it were the other three families, I am afraid they would not be able to deal with it as easily as now."
"Therefore, it is hard to say what will happen in the future, but today's imperial court is full of troubles and needs his ability and means. Naturally, he must be included and given preferential treatment. This is an opportunity created by current events." Yang Xuanjie sighed: " After all, his popularity is gradually rising, and sooner or later he will come into the eyes of those three families; how can Ouchi hope to keep suppressing him?"
"So, Kiyoshiji did something ugly; in order to please a few ignorant clan members, he made fun of his position in the imperial court. In the end, he was greatly humiliated, and he deserved it. The son of the Tian family who was born was demoted to build the mausoleum." Yang Xuanjie added meaningfully: "This is also the real gain for us, the servants of the Tian family, to show our grace on behalf of the world in the event of an eventuality. It’s time to use it.”
However, upon hearing the word "Xiu Ling", both Qiao Zhiguang, the Right Prime Minister of the Internal Servants Bureau, and Lin Zike, the Huangmen's envoy/receiver, couldn't help but show expressions of caution and surprise, but also a hint of schadenfreude.
Because, in terms of their names, there doesn't seem to be much difference between the so-called tasks of "building mausoleums" and "building palaces". However, the former is a job that everyone is excited about and eager to take advantage of; while the latter is a hardship and trouble that everyone is afraid of.
Because the emperor of the Tang Dynasty was rich in the world, there were countless palaces, villas, and gardens built all over the place in the three palaces of Chang'an, the two palaces of Luodu (East and West), and outside the Daming City in Longxing, Taiyuan. Even if the emperor inherits it, he may not be able to use it a few times.
Therefore, the intangible benefits and wealth codes contained in it are also a sustainable golden pool shared by dozens of related yamen affiliated to the inner court of the past dynasties. Even if someone loses power and withdraws from time to time, and someone rises up and joins in, everyone's benefits will not be diluted.
But the mountain mausoleum is different. As the reigning emperor and the retired emperor, it is the only shady residence behind him; but since he ascended the throne, he has started to carry out large-scale construction and construction. Therefore, the powerful relationship represented by it is huge, which cannot be compared with those insignificant palaces and gardens.
Not only the emperor himself would always pay attention to the present, but even the prime minister would often visit it; it can be said that it was the number one key project in the history of emperors during their reign. Under the spotlight of all parties, even the smallest flaws and omissions will be infinitely magnified and even criminalized.
Therefore, when the emperor was alive, he was suddenly assigned to supervise the construction of the mountain mausoleum, which was undoubtedly an out-and-out derogation and humiliation. Not only did he not want to enrich his own pockets, but he also had to find a way to pay for it in order to fill it up in time. All kinds of accidents and incidents that may occur.
Otherwise, those former colleagues who had some quarrels with each other took the opportunity to beat up the fallen dog; in order to show his filial piety and the harmony between father and son in the two palaces, the emperor never minded borrowing someone's head.
After Jiang Tian walked out of Zuoye Gate, he was about to greet Li Huan and Zhang Wusheng who were waiting in the corridor under the door, but he found that there was a slightly petite figure beside his horse, Su Luzi.
