One is a drunkard who has lost family ties and power and is burdened with infamy, and the other is wandering with nowhere to return.
Identity doesn't matter anymore.
Under the bright moon, there is only deep love and unyielding love.
Zhu Youyi didn't dare to sleep, for fear that he would not see the person in his dream when he woke up. He took Mo'er's hand, pointed at the moon and said, "We will never be separated again."
Mo'er blinked her tears, filled with guilt and love, she put Zhu Youxuan's hand on her heart and promised passionately: "I won't give up until I die."
When the moon turned to the west, two figures entered the room hand in hand.
There was no candlelight, only the bright moon was peeping, or maybe because I was shy, I simply pulled a cloud to cover the moonlight.
The sky is dark.
On the rockery not far away, a tree swayed.
A figure stood up, took away the branches above his head, and put them aside. He stared sharply at the room where Zhu Youyi was, turned around and hid in the darkness, climbed over the high wall, and disappeared.
Kaifeng government office.
The magistrate Qitai hosted a banquet for his fellow magistrate Jingqing. The two drank under the moonlight and discussed current affairs.
Qi Tai said to Jing Qing with a bit of pride: "Can you please pass the paperwork? All counties in Kaifeng Prefecture no longer rely on the imperial court's money and food to support themselves. Haha, this year's summer taxes actually paid the imperial court 200,000 shi." .”
Jingqing raised a toast and congratulated: "Brother Shangli, you have traveled thousands of miles in the past year, traveled all over Kaifeng, taught countless people, cultivated fertile soil, worked hard, and finally achieved something. This summer has a good harvest, both wheat and cotton. In previous years, it can be said that we have achieved great success. Come, drink and win."
Qitai burst out laughing, wrinkles appearing on his bronze face: "It's all thanks to the help of Brother Jing and his colleagues. Although Kaifeng Prefecture dares not say that we don't pick up lost things on the road, it means that the people are safe. The most rare thing is that there are only eight homicides in each county this year. Start. Tell me, is there any hope for Kaifeng Prefecture, one of the top ten prefectures this year?"
Jing Qing looked at Qi Tai, twirling the wine glass slightly in his hand, and said, "Brother Shangli, do you want to return to the court?"
Qi Tai shook his head and said sternly: "The top ten prefectures are indeed enough for us to return to the capital and resume our duties. However, over the past year, I have come to understand that with my talent, I am not suitable to stay in the capital at all. I am not capable of making suggestions for you. If I am not strong enough to stabilize the country, I just need to be brave. Even if the court calls me, I am willing to stay where I am and work for either side."
Jing Qing smiled.
Qitai finally saw through it.
When he first arrived in Kaifeng Mansion, Qi Tai was still a little worried. After all, it was unbearable for anyone to go from being an important minister in the imperial court and the head of the six ministries to being a local magistrate.
But when he saw the Kaifeng Mansion, where the people's livelihood was in decline, the government collapsed, and the people who were dying, Qi Tai finally realized that this world is not just about splendid palaces, not only about officials in luxurious clothes, but also about people who don't have enough to eat and sell out The people whose sons are selling their daughters are naked.
After a year of running around, Qitai removed as many as forty county magistrates under Kaifeng Prefecture alone. You must know that there are only thirty counties under Kaifeng Prefecture, which shows the strictness and importance of Qitai's governance.
Facts have proved that being a Beijing official is close to the center of power in the empire and has the potential to become a decisive figure. But it is local officials who can really get close to the people and improve their lives.
This is where meritorious deeds come out, and where conscience comes out.
Qitai discovered his conscience. He did not care about objects, but he cared about the joys and sorrows of the world.
"Let's try. Even if we can't catch up this year, Kaifeng Prefecture will definitely be selected in two years. The lives of the government officials and county officials should be improved." Jing Qing stood up and filled Qi Tai's wine, changed the subject, and said: " Have you heard about what happened in Qingzhou?"
Qi Tai looked at Jing Qing and asked softly: "What are you talking about?"
Jing Qing stood up, looked at Mingyue, and said, "Of course it's Huang Zicheng's business. Doesn't mentioning Bai Lianmo'er at this time spoil the scenery?"
After Qi Tai heard this, he drank two glasses of wine in a row...
I heard that Huang Zicheng was short-sighted and was determined to impeach Geng Bingwen. He also recommended Li Jinglong to replace Geng Bingwen as the capital of Shandong.
What on earth was he thinking? He didn't say whether Geng Bingwen was wrong or not. He just said Li Jinglong. He didn't look like Du Si's material. What's more, his younger brother was still in prison. The imperial court imprisoned his younger brother and used his older brother. This What kind of?
Qi Tai has a close relationship with Huang Zicheng. They are both former ministers of the East Palace and have a close personal relationship. Before, they were happy that their old friend entered the cabinet. But now it seems that his ability is not worthy of the cabinet chair...
Huang Zicheng must be on his way in despair now. Unfortunately, he took his family and his family on the road on August 15th. I don't know if he has passed Fengyang now.
"Hey, Geng Bingwen is not a generous person, and now he is presiding over the reconstruction of Qingzhou. Huang Zicheng will probably suffer a lot after he arrives."
Qitai was a little worried.
Jing Qing chuckled and said: "As a cabinet minister, knowing people is the most basic thing. Folks once arranged the old affairs between Li Jinglong and King Yan, saying that Li Wenzhong was a tiger, Li Jinglong was a rat, and the roaring tiger Lin Wanzhong is silent, and the thieves and rats turn against each other and gnash their teeth. Judging from this matter, Huang Zicheng recommends this person and it is not unjust to leave the cabinet."
Qi Tai looked at Jing Qing dissatisfied: "Huang Zicheng is my colleague and friend after all. It's too much to say that he is not in front of me, right?"
Jing Qing picked up a pomegranate, broke it open suddenly, looked at the crystal clear red seeds inside, and handed half of it to Qi Tai: "You are the only one who thinks of him as a friend now.
Qi Tai did not answer, and stood with his hands behind his hands: "How can the friendship between colleagues change?"
Jingqing didn't mind, so he put the pomegranate on the table, pulled out the pomegranate seeds, chewed them, then took out two letters from his sleeves, put them on the table, and said: "You can enjoy the moon slowly, take your leave." .”
Qi Tai looked at the moon without saying goodbye. He pondered for a long time before turning around. When he saw that the food, wine and fruits on the table were all gone, he couldn't help but feel extremely depressed. This Jingqing always cleans up the dishes wherever he eats. This meal seems to be my treat. ah……
After picking up the two letters, Qitai was no longer depressed.
One letter was written to Chen Ying, the Inspector-General of Shandong, and the other letter was written to Li Yanzhen, the Chief Minister of Shandong. Before Jingqing, he was the number one person in the Metropolitan Inspectorate, and his relationship was far better than that of Qi Tai, a minister of the Eastern Palace. Be broad.
With these two letters from Jing Qing, I believe that Geng Bingwen will give the two of them some face and will not be too difficult for Huang Zicheng.
"Thanks."
Qi Tai thanked Jing Qing. This person never showed favoritism, but he made an exception for his friends.
Opposite the Red Building on the side of Prince Zhou's Mansion is a medicine store.
In the middle of the night, the door of the medicine store was opened, and a figure entered the room. He quickly hung up the door panel again. As soon as he turned around, he felt a chill on his neck and trembled all over. He hurriedly whispered: "It's me. Van River.”
The candlelight beside the counter lit up, and the blade slowly retracted.
Fan He wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and said to the big man in front of him: "Fu Qianhu, can you not scare me?"
"Who made you not alert at all? This time it's the back of the knife, next time it's the blade."
Deputy Qianhu Huo Liang put away his sword and stood up.
Fan Heqian laughed twice and looked at the middle-aged man behind the counter. This man was not tall, he was ordinary, and his appearance was ordinary. He was dressed in coarse cloth. No one looked at him twice when he walked in the crowd.
But who would have thought that the cook responsible for lighting the fire at the drugstore on weekdays was actually Zheng Dacheng, the new Qianhu of the Henan Security Bureau of the Ming Dynasty.
Fan He quickly stepped forward to salute, looked at Zheng Dacheng, who was sleeping against the wall with his eyes narrowed, and whispered: "Qianhu, that person is here."
Zheng Dacheng suddenly opened his eyes, moved his body away from the wall, and stared at Fan He: "Is that the person you are talking about?"
Fan He nodded heavily and raised his hand to guarantee: "It is absolutely correct. I saw it with my own eyes. I am currently in Prince Zhou's palace."
Zheng Dacheng's eyes were bright, he took out the embroidered spring knife from under the counter, slammed it on the counter, and ordered: "Order Lao Liu and Lao Jiu to lead people to take over all the gates of Kaifeng Mansion. Without my order, they are not allowed to open at dawn. Anyone who dares to break into the city gate will be killed! Other personnel will completely block all the entrances and exits of Prince Zhou's Mansion. Even a dog hole must be blocked by me! Tell the brothers, if anyone is slacking off, even if it is just a blink of an eye, let him go. Without Bai Lianmoer, that brother will have nothing to do!"
"As you command!"
Huo Liang, Fan He and others quickly separated.
The people from the Security Bureau held waist badges, demanded full cooperation from the city defenders, and forcibly took away the city gate keys. Some sergeants who were originally on duty to rest were also called out, armed with long guns. In addition to guarding the city gate, a group of people were also separated to block the main intersection.
Dusi Yamen, Dusi Tang Bi received the news from the Security Bureau, and immediately arranged for the commanding officer Liu Yi to cooperate fully, mobilized all the sergeants in the city, and blocked the three streets inside and outside the Zhou Palace.
Qitai and Jingqing had just fallen asleep when they were woken up by someone. When they heard the news that Bai Lianmoer appeared in Prince Zhou's palace, they got up quickly.
Bai Lianmoer was very proud. Not only did Qi Tai and Jing Qing come, but Henan Governor Shi Weizhong, Inspector Zhang Ming, and Dusi Tang Bi all arrived. There were more than 3,000 sergeants, just to catch one person.
Zheng Dacheng of the Security Bureau didn't trust the people in Dusi very much, so the innermost blockade was all from the Security Bureau.
After completely controlling the periphery of Prince Zhou's palace and making no mistakes, Zheng Dacheng finally took action.
The door of Prince Zhou's Mansion slowly opened, Zheng Dacheng nodded slightly, and then waved his hand, and groups of people from the Security Bureau entered Prince Zhou's Mansion.
Fan He led the way and soon arrived at the room where Zhu Youxuan was.
A figure flashed out of the darkness. Before anyone could take action, the man whispered: "One of our own."
Zheng Dacheng looked at Li Chun, who was approaching, with searching eyes.
Li Chun said seriously: "Qianhu, Bai Lianmo'er and King Zhou are all in the room."
Just as Zheng Dacheng was about to speak, he saw candles lighting up in Zhu Youxuan's room, and an exquisite figure appeared on the window.
"hidden!"
Huo Liang quickly ordered.
Zheng Dacheng frowned and rolled his eyes at Huo Liang. He was here to arrest people, not to be a thief. If he wanted to hide, he didn't have to hide himself. You have been spying on intelligence too much, and you have become invisible. ?
Squeak.
The door opened.
Mo'er slowly walked out of the room and looked at the moon half-covered by dark clouds. She was dressed in a green shirt and full of charm. Lian Qing walked into the courtyard and said to the dark: "I know you are here, so don't hide it." Alright?"
Zheng Dacheng came out of the darkness, looked around, and saw that there was no movement. He walked forward and said, "Bai Lianmo'er, I didn't expect you to really come here."
Mo'er was a little surprised and asked: "Did anyone expect that I would come? This is a strange person. I want to meet him."
Zheng Dacheng stopped five steps away from Mo'er, and people from the Security Bureau were already surrounding him.
"Haha, he also wants to see you, but not in Kaifeng."
Zheng Dacheng took out his waist knife.
Mo'er slowly pulled out the sword in her hand and said to Zheng Dacheng: "Thank you for coming so slowly and giving me the best moment in my life. However, we still don't want to fight."
The sword and scabbard fell to the ground.
Zheng Dacheng looked at Mo'er in surprise and received the Qingzhou battle report. She and Guangxiu were both proficient in swordsmanship, but now, she actually dropped her sword.
With her hands bare, Mo'er smiled slightly at Zheng Dacheng and said, "Let's go like this and don't disturb Zhu Youhuo's sleep, okay?"
Zheng Dacheng couldn't understand Bai Lianmoer. Even if the shackles were placed on her, he couldn't understand her behavior. He just looked at her and saw a smile on her face, very light but very real.
The moon appeared.
The moonlight shines down, as white as autumn frost.
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