The dusk in spring is also bright, and the scenery is beautiful. Luoyang, shrouded in soft light, is like a fairy palace. Wang Yansheng has never appreciated the elegance and elegance of this scene, but today he stayed at the corner pavilion in the back garden of the mansion, leaning on the railing and looking up. , but was extremely focused and patient, until the last ray of light dissipated from the sky and night fell on the earth.
"Father, someone is coming from the palace!" A middle-aged man with a rough face who somewhat resembled Wang Yansheng walked quietly to the pavilion and said softly. It was his eldest son Wang Yinghao.
"Oh? This is a strange thing. What day is it today and someone from the palace is here?" Wang Yansheng said in surprise when he heard this.
Wang Yansheng is among the meritorious officials, and the treatment he can enjoy is naturally very high due to his seniority and merit. In addition to the stipulations in the title system, there are also some unwritten preferential treatment, such as gifts from the emperor, every important festival or meritorious official. For important family matters, Emperor Liu would more or less spend a sum of money from his internal funds to purchase gifts and rewards, or at least send a representative to express his gratitude. Wang Yansheng was obviously qualified.
"Back to dad, today is March 12th, not a special day!" Wang Yinghao responded.
"Who is here? What grade of eunuch is he? Does he have an edict?"
"The imperial envoy Wang Jien didn't say anything."
Wang Yansheng fell silent for a moment, and his dry eyelids even twitched a few times. If Wang Jien came to the door in the tenth year of Qianyou, it could be regarded as the emperor's concern, but this was the twenty-sixth year of Kaibao, even if he was nervous The lines are as thick as Wang Yansheng's, but he doesn't dare to be too optimistic.
To the nobles and bureaucrats of the Han Dynasty, Wang Jien's reputation was really not very good. He was a hungry wolf, an old dog who would bring his dogs and grandchildren to get close to him when he smelled some shit. Although there was no grudge or conflict of interest, Wang Yansheng still privately called Wang Jien a castrated dog due to the influence of the general environment.
"Take him to the hall and let him wait. I will go there later!" Wang Yansheng ordered in a bad tone.
"This..." Hearing this, Wang Yinghao hesitated, glanced at his old father, and couldn't help but remind him: "Wang Jien is the envoy of the Imperial City after all. He has a low and powerful position, and he has direct access to Tianting and is trusted by His Majesty. If you neglect him..."
"Then, in your opinion, what should I do? You want me to open the door of the palace and be servile to welcome a eunuch, who is just a dog beside His Majesty. Does he have the qualifications?" Wang Yansheng interrupted Wang Yinghao angrily, It made him tremble in fear.
Seeing his cowardly and unbearable look, Wang Yansheng's blood pressure soared even more, and he was almost furious. Other people's children can join the army in their teens, go to the battlefield in their twenties to perform meritorious service, and become generals and knights in their thirties. However, my eldest son, in his forties, can only wait for a long time. I spent time in the public house, doing some procrastinating things and talking about my mother-in-law and mother-in-law.
"roll!"
"Father, calm down and take care of yourself. I'll leave immediately!" Seeing that Wang Yansheng was offended again, Wang Yinghao didn't dare to say anything anymore, so he hurriedly responded, turned around and hurried away.
After he left, Wang Yansheng couldn't help but sigh. He had three sons, all of whom were incompetent. The only eldest son who could barely see had such a cowardly behavior. How could he let go and not be angry to death? They are all mentally strong because of Wang Yansheng.
Looking up at the sky, before he knew it, the sky was already dark, and the night sky was dotted with several stars in different directions. He couldn't understand the mystery and ways of the stars, but he had been restless all day. He was asked to connect Wang Jien, the gelding, to the door.
In the main hall of the palace, Wang Yinghao accompanied him, his head bowed deeply. Wang Yansheng was stunned there, with a very serious expression. Wang Jien was naturally the most relaxed. Looking at Wang Yansheng who was dumbfounded, he chuckled and said: "Prince Wang, I'll tell you what the official said." I have brought it to you word for word. Please consider how to deal with it. Now I am going back to resume my life. Is there anything I need to report to the next generation?"
After hearing the question, Wang Yansheng came back to his senses and looked deeply at Wang Jien. He was obviously an old man in his seventies, but his eyes were clearly murderous and oppressive. Wang Jien felt a little uncomfortable and subconsciously looked away.
The corners of his eyes twitched a few times, but Wang Yansheng tried his best to calm down and said calmly: "Please tell me back to Your Majesty, I have nothing to say! I won't send it!"
Seeing that Wang Yansheng was still so arrogant for this reason, Wang Jien couldn't help but feel annoyed. Anger flashed in his eyes, but he quickly restrained himself and secretly sneered. Do you still think that he is the general who is treated with leniency by the officials? There is a limit to the tolerance of officials!
With a soft snort, Wang Jien fluttered his sleeves and left. Wang Yansheng looked indifferently, took two steps back slowly, sat down in the chair, picked up the water glass, and his hands were shaking unconsciously.
Wang Yinghao next to him became even more panicked and asked with a worried face: "Father, your Majesty used the imperial city envoy to come over to ask questions. What does this mean? Could it be... Could it be..."
Hearing this, Wang Yansheng raised his eyes to meet the worried gaze of his eldest son. This time he did not reprimand him. After thinking for a moment, a smile appeared on his old face and he said: "It's no big deal! Your Majesty knows my temper, so I just wanted to ask him some questions." !”
Although Wang Yinghao is slow, he is not stupid. He still has the basic sense of observation. At least to his old father, who has served him for decades, Wang Yansheng's forced calmness has not been hidden from him.
While he was worrying, he suddenly heard Wang Yansheng saying: "How are you preparing for going to Nanyang?"
He was stunned by this sudden turn of events, but when he mentioned this, Wang Yinghao showed a bitter look on his face and said: "The manpower is almost organized, but we still need to prepare for the trip!"
"How many people and who are they?"
Wang Yinghao: "The thirty-two people are all strong men selected from clan relatives, tribesmen, and neighboring tenants!"
"Less! We need at least three hundred people!" Upon hearing this, Wang Yansheng immediately frowned and ordered, then stared at Wang Yinghao: "You should also follow us, you lead the team!"
After hearing this order, Wang Yinghao looked at his old father with a look of astonishment. Seeing that he was not joking, he was heartbroken and couldn't help but choked up: "What mistake did my son make? You want to drive me overseas." If all the sons are gone, who will take care of them and how can they fulfill their filial piety?"
Obviously, Wang Yinghao is not willing to work hard in Nanyang. In addition to being afraid of hardship and coveting the prosperity of Beijing, he also cares about Wang Yansheng. It's not just because of filial piety, but because Wang Yansheng is already seventy years old and his health is not good. He never knows when something will happen. What if he is not around at that time and there are twists and turns in the succession of the title. What's more, overseas is really not a good place and is full of risks. How can it be safe to stay at home and wait to inherit the Juelu family business?
Although Wang Yansheng is old, he can still see some things clearly. He is naturally aware of this son's thoughts. This is the eldest son that he can still see clearly. Looking at his evasive eyes, Wang Yansheng suddenly felt a little cold. This is the descendant that I am protecting...
A tiger father and a dog son, this is probably Wang Yansheng's biggest regret in his life.
"Cry! Cry!" After all, his bad temper could not be changed. Wang Yansheng finally got angry: "You have to cry in mourning after I die!
Do you think I don’t know your little thoughts, and if you offend His Majesty now, if you don’t work hard now, you will be able to gain favor in the future? This simple truth can be understood by me, who has not read books, but you, who have read books by saints and sages, don’t understand? "
Obviously, Wang Yansheng also realized the seriousness of the matter and wanted to redeem it through some performances. However, the descendants he could rely on did not look very up to date...
