There are many happy things in the world, one of which is defeating your opponent.
There are many tragedies in the world, one of which is failure to defeat the opponent but being defeated by the opponent.
Liu Shouyou experienced two extreme emotions in just one hour.
He first thought that he had a chance to win, and he was about to experience the great joy of defeating his opponent. In his mind, he even began to imagine Gao Jingshi trembling all over after Princess Yongning was found from the Baiyu Tower.
Because of this emotion, when his subordinates told him that after the huge basement was discovered in Heiding, he was so excited that he took people to search it himself.
This huge basement is divided into two areas, one is the archives and the other is the storage room. There are a large number of documents such as land deeds, land deeds, house deeds, and who knows how many import and export goods records in the archives. Liu Shouyou was not interested in these things. He took a quick look and saw that there was no place to hide people, so he immediately moved to the storage room.
The storage room shocked the Jinyi guards who came to search - it contained at least hundreds of thousands of taels of cash and at least 50,000 taels of neatly melted gold bars.
Every Jin Yiwei was dumbfounded, and many of them subconsciously made strange sounds of "Hehe" from their throats.
There were also many people who walked blankly towards this massive amount of gold and silver, stretching out their hands cautiously and nervously, as if they were trying to touch the gods.
Is Liu Shou someone who has never seen money, or even a lot of money? But even so, when he suddenly faced such a large amount of cash and gold, he subconsciously felt a little dizzy. After taking a breath, he didn't have time to give orders to his subordinates.
But it didn't matter. The servants of the Gao family who had been supervising their search woke them up with the sound of knives being drawn and bullets being loaded. Only then did they come to their senses. The gold and silver in front of them all belonged to their owner, and this "owner" was definitely not someone they could afford to offend.
Unless... Princess Yongning is found!
After all, Liu Shouyou was the "great-sighted" Commander-in-Chief in Jinyi. He was the first to wake up and immediately started shouting and scolding - not the servants of the Gao family, but his subordinates.
After a long delay, the Jin Yiwei came out of the storage room reluctantly, but Liu Shouyou was different from them. He came out dejected.
I have searched all over Baiyulou, the black roof and the basement, but found nothing at all. What should I do now?
He turned around and glanced at Gao Pragmatic, who was chatting and laughing with Yu Tingyao, Wang Shiqi and others in the garden. A scholar was standing in the crowd, shaking his head and saying something, which looked like he was composing an impromptu poem.
And when he finished speaking, everyone smiled at Gao pragmatically. Gao pragmatic stretched out his hand and pressed it slightly, and said something with a smile on his face. It looked like he was commenting, and everyone nodded in agreement from time to time... It was a happy and harmonious scene.
Liu Shouyou's face was livid. He seemed to be in a bad mood but basically calm. But in fact, he was already terrified at this moment: Where is Princess Yongning? Where did it go? If I can't find her, how should I end this matter today? If the emperor pursues the case, I will even forge the driving notice...
Will Mr. Yu Ge protect me? There are also Mr. Shen Ge and officials from all the schools of thought in the world. Will they... protect me?
Seeing that Liu Shouyou was in a trance, a member of the Qianhu family felt a little nervous. He stepped forward and whispered: "Captain, since there is no Baiyu Tower, is it hidden in the big school field or the craftsman school? Should we go to those two places? Looking for it?”
Liu Shouyou was moved in his heart, but immediately said dejectedly: "It's useless... When we searched the White Jade Tower just now, there was no one guarding those two places. If the eldest princess had gone there, she should have left by now."
His whole body seemed to have been drained of strength, his shoulders suddenly slumped, and his back seemed a little stooped for no reason. He said feebly: "I'm wrong, I'm wrong... What's the problem?"
No one answered him, because those who could answer him would certainly not answer, and those who would answer could not answer at all.
At this moment, the gate of Baiyu Tower suddenly opened again, and a large group of guards wearing wartime armor poured in from the outside. After at least four to five hundred people came in, a group of people dressed in Dongchang fanzi costumes appeared among the Jinyi guards, and the person surrounded by these people was someone Liu Shouyou was very familiar with.
In fact, it doesn't matter even if you can't see the face clearly, the man's clothes clearly indicate his identity.
The eunuch-style flying fish robe of bright red silk, coupled with the python shoulder embroidery pattern given by the emperor, there is no other person in the world who is dressed in this outfit. Apart from Huang Mengyu, the eunuch in charge of the ceremony, there is only this one. ——Bingbi, the Chief of the Supervisor of Ceremonies, Chen Ju, the Imperial Envoy and Supervisor of the Dongchang Official School, and the eunuch of the Royal Horse Supervisor.
It was extremely rare for Chen Ju to come here on horseback today. It was not until he entered the White Jade Tower and saw Gao Pragmatic standing with a group of "students" that he got off his horse and led the people towards this side.
Liu Shouyou only saw Gao Pingshi coming up to him and briefly exchanged a few words with Chen Ju. Chen Ju then turned to look towards him.
The other party was the Admiral of Dongchang. No matter how bad the situation was now, Liu Shouyou still had to give him a bow.
But Chen Ju, who was always cautious and well-behaved, remained calm this time. He waved his hand coldly, and Qian Hu, a Jinyi guard behind him, came up with his people without saying a word.
"Captain, Zhizhen and others are here on the order of the emperor. Please go to the East Factory and ask the governor to cooperate. Don't make it difficult for Zhizhen."
Since the people who came here were also Jin Yiwei, they were theoretically Liu Shouyou's subordinates, but Liu Shouyou didn't treat the person in front of him as a subordinate at all.
Because he is Wang Zhizhen, the grandson of Wang Chonggu and the son of Wang Qian. Of course, more importantly, he is Gao Pragmatic's oblique cousin. Like Gao Pragmatic's cousin Gao Wuben, he is his eyes and ears in the Jinyi Guard.
Liu Shouyou insisted on his last dignity and refused to show his cowardice, and asked: "What did the emperor say?"
Wang Zhizhen grinned: "Sorry, Governor, you have to ask Duke Chen about this. I am just following orders, but I don't know what the emperor said."
Liu Shouyou had always disliked Wang Zhizhen's careless look, so he smiled coldly when he saw this: "Wang Zhizhen, even if I fall, will you be able to go up?"
Wang Zhizhen's expression was exaggerated and he looked surprised, "Why did the governor say this?"
Liu Shouyou was too lazy to act with him, and sneered: "That's right, one carrot and one hole, without the top one, you people will all have the opportunity to move up. Let me think about it... you may be promoted An envoy to the town? Oh, that's really good. Do you want to go to the Northern Division or the Southern Division?"
Wang Zhizhen laughed, suddenly came closer, and lowered his voice and said: "The good governor knows that Du Gong Chen wants me to go to the North Division, and Gao Wuben will do it for the South Division."
Liu Shouyou snorted coldly and narrowed his eyes slightly: "There are two major towns and governors in the north and south. Although the governor is only from the fourth rank, there are five people above him: the commander, the commander, and the commander. But you two If we join forces to control the two divisions, are we really not afraid of the Emperor becoming suspicious?"
Wang Zhizhen spread his hands and said: "Why should the emperor be suspicious? There are many secret officials in the Jinyi Guards. I came here because of the grace of my grandfather Wang Jianchuan (who is still alive). I am the queen of loyalty in the past; Gao Wuben came because of his third uncle Gao Wenzheng." It is also the loyal and good people of all generations who come in with the help of public kindness... It will be our turn to be here."
Liu Shouyou was too lazy to say anything. When Wang Zhizhen saw him, he stopped talking nonsense with him. With a wave of his hand, someone came forward to torture him.
"If the emperor didn't say how to deal with it, I won't bother you to take it. I will leave on my own." Liu Shouyou said coldly and walked forward.
The subordinates looked towards Wang Zhizhen. Wang Zhizhen smiled and said loudly: "Just follow along. I bet our Governor Liu will not run away, right Governor?"
Liu Shouyou snorted, but was too lazy to answer and walked straight towards Chen Ju.
"Duke Lao has made a trip in person. I wonder if your Majesty..."
Chen Ju interrupted him calmly before he could finish his words: "Captain Liu, as the governor in imperial robes, you have violated the law by enforcing the law. Not only did you forge driving certificates and criminal records, but you also used them to break into the residence of a third-rank important minister. The emperor was extremely angry. , ordered our family to personally deal with the aftermath, as for what to do with you..."
He paused slightly and rolled his eyelids: "Dismissed pending investigation." Then he added: "However, until this matter is investigated clearly, I am afraid that you will have to go to jail for a few days, Governor Liu."
Of course, if the Governor of Jinyiwei wants to go to jail, he can only go to imperial prison, because Jinyiwei is the personal guard of the emperor and is not affiliated with the ordinary yamen. Even if he commits a crime, he cannot go to the judicial department for questioning. Therefore, he cannot go to the prison of the Ministry of Punishment and can only go to imperial prison.
Liu Shouyou's body shook slightly, then he forced himself to steady himself. He originally wanted to say a few words, but he found that his teeth were chattering, and he was afraid that his tone would tremble when he spoke, so he simply kept silent.
Gao Puzhi had a calm expression on his side, as if he was an outsider. When Chen Ju saw that he had no other expression, he waved his hand and said, "Take him away."
Liu Shouyou's defense finally showed a flaw. He was pushed lightly on the shoulder, and his legs softened and he fell down.
Seeing Gao Pingshi and Chen Ju looking at him in surprise, Liu Shouyou couldn't help but flushed with shame, got up in a hurry, turned around and hurried away.
At this moment, he really didn't want to stay here any longer and embarrass himself.
After Liu Shouyou left, Yu Tingyao and Wang Shiqi also came to say goodbye with livid faces. These two people were obviously not experienced enough in the officialdom and had not yet mastered the skill of "not being able to express emotions and anger", so they left after saying a few words casually.
Gao Pragmatic was very polite and said he would stay with them for dinner. He even introduced some Western chefs in Baiyulou and asked them if they wanted to try some tricks.
How could Yu Tingyao and Wang Shiqi be in such a mood? They insisted on leaving, as if their buttocks were burned. Gao pragmatically looked regretful and said that he would definitely invite everyone to come and make up for today's meal next time. He personally sent them to the door and waved goodbye to the other students one by one.
After all the extras got on the carriage and left, Gao Pragmatic turned his head and showed a hint of ridicule.
Chen Ju smiled unconsciously when he saw him and said: "Yu Tingzhu is the only prefect who can stand up to the sky in this life. It's hard to say for Wang Shiqi. Although he didn't pass the exam, he was Jieyuan from Yingtian last year, maybe. There will be opportunities in the future..."
Gao Jingshi shook his head slightly: "Even if he passes the exam in the future, his future will be like that in this life. I think it is probably the fate of a member of the Communist Party of China to become an official."
Chen Ju laughed dumbly, but he didn't dwell on this issue too much, and instead began to introduce the situation in the palace just now.
After listening to his introduction, Gao Pingshi couldn't help but be a little surprised. After thinking for a moment, he asked: "Zhang Jing fell down like this? I remember that you and Lao Huang both said that he was very favored..."
Chen Ju smiled slightly: "It's good to be favored, but no matter how favored you are, you can't help meddling in the private affairs of the Tian family. Besides, this guy is unlucky. The Empress Dowager Cisheng didn't know why today, but this time she obviously had the intention of favoring the gang. If Zhang Jing is unlucky, he will be unlucky. The Empress Dowager Cisheng forced the Emperor to express his stance..."
Gao pragmatic thought for a while, but was not particularly sure. He asked Chen Ju carefully about the specific dialogue between several people at that time, and then said: "It seems that the Empress Dowager Ci Sheng still feels guilty towards the fourth princess. Plus, she thought that today she After she had wronged the fourth princess, her guilt became even more obvious. But at this moment, she suddenly realized that the reason why she had wronged the fourth princess was because Zhang Jing was instigating her behind the scenes. Naturally, all the anger in her heart suddenly burst out. Come out."
Gao Pragmatic finally sealed the coffin and said: "So, she has to deal with Zhang Jing immediately, which is not only an explanation to the fourth princess, but also an explanation to herself. Zhang Jing managed to hit the muzzle of the gun without being pulled directly. Going out to kill him with a stick would be a blessing among misfortunes."
Chen Ju nodded repeatedly after hearing this. Gao Pragmatic seemed to have remembered something again, and couldn't help laughing: "I remember that Feng Bao also grew vegetables in Xiaolingwei, and now Zhang Xin also went to Xiaolingwei to grow vegetables, plus Zhang Xin from Xiaolingwei Sixiang Whale...this can almost make a table of leaf cards."
Chen Ju couldn't help but laugh and said: "There are several people under Zhang Jing's family. It's actually easy to get together a deck of leaf cards."
Gao Pragmatic waved his hand: "You don't need to tell me, you and Lao Huang can handle it yourself."
Chen Ju nodded and said no more. Think about it, if the so-called tree falls and the monkeys scatter, Zhang Jing himself fell. How could the following few soldiers and crab generals be in the eyes of Huang Mengyu and Chen Ju?
Chen Ju then asked: "After the emperor learned that Liu Shou had done something daring, he was a little hesitant about who should take charge of Jin Yiwei. He might ask you Qiuzhen to discuss it. You might as well have an idea first."
Gao pragmatic shook his head and said: "I will not give any advice directly to the emperor regarding Jin Yiwei."
This statement was exactly the same as Chen Ju's approach, so Chen Ju also smiled, nodded and said: "This is how our family answered the emperor before." He paused and hesitated: "But if you don't say it either, this The Commander-in-Chief of Jinyiwei cannot be left vacant, right?"
Gao pragmatic shook his head and said: "It's not that the Commander-in-Chief of Jinyiwei has been vacant, it's even often happened. I remember that sometimes, let alone the Commander-in-Chief, even the commander was often vacant, and then other high-ranking officials took charge." He paused. After a pause, he thought about it and said: "Liu Shou is gone this time. If Jinyiwei really can't find anyone to be the governor, then it will be empty for now. As for the commander...it doesn't matter if he is in charge or a replacement, I am Too lazy to get involved - wouldn't it be more convenient for Jinyiwei not to have a formal official?"
Seeing that Gao Pragmatic didn't seem to be joking, Chen Ju had no choice but to give it up and not mention it again.
After all, what he said was correct. Without the Zhengyin officer in Jinyiwei, it would indeed be more convenient for Dongchang to command.
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