In the main hall, Zhou Yan was sitting on the main seat with a sullen face, holding a teacup in his hand and taking a sip from time to time.
Zhou Zhenghuai, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, frowned slightly.
He just asked about Zhou Yan's purpose, but the young prince didn't say a word and just said that he would wait until the gentleman arrived.
Naturally, the old man wanted to ask what "sir" was. After he found out, he felt a turmoil in his heart.
How old is Han Youcai? He Dehe can be a teacher in the palace, then... the scheming frog keeps touching your belly. It can be said that it was thanks to Han Bairen that he picked up a big leak as the emperor, and began to "reward based on merit".
In fact, most of the officials in Beijing have heard of Han Bairen, the governor of Jingzhao, a few have experienced him, and a very few have an in-depth understanding of him.
Zhou Zhenghuai is one of these very few, and he has also "suffered" it. His stubbornness has cured his asthma for many years.
When the previous emperor was still in power, Zhou Zhenghuai suffered from breathing problems. As he got older, it became more laborious to breathe. He originally wanted to resign, but it happened to happen that Han Bairen seized the palace.
Zhou Zhenghuai still can't forget how arrogant Han Bairen was at that time. His armor was stained with blood, he was carrying a halberd that was taller than a man, and he just walked into the Taiqian Palace, followed by twelve personal followers and many people. body on the ground.
Hundreds of civil and military officials, hundreds of civil and military officials, there must be more than a hundred people in the hall, otherwise it wouldn't be called a hundred officials. A group of people cursed, but some dared to take action. Zhou Zhenghuai was the first... to curse, and then Han Bairen touched his hand, no , moved his foot.
Zhou Zhenghuai was shot directly into the palace pillar because of his stupidity, but it was a blessing in disguise. After the incident subsided, he found that he was no longer breathless, his head was no longer dazed, and his body was getting stronger and stronger. I can still contribute to the Great Zhou Dynasty for more than ten years.
However, during the three days when he was trapped in the palace with his cavalry, Zhou Zhenghuai sweated every time he recalled it. He had no doubt that Han Bairen, who was so murderous at that time, really wanted to kill all the officials in the court, and it seemed that It has nothing to do with today's emperor, and it was later proven that he didn't know Han Bairen at all before today's emperor.
At that time, Han Bairen not only beat Zhou Zhenghuai, but also beat two ministers, one was the minister of household affairs and the other was the minister of rites. There were six ministers in total. Han Bairen beat half of them, one kick for each one, which was fair and just.
However, the Minister of Rites who was beaten later died. The staunch loyalist faction was loyal to the emperor of the previous dynasty. When the emperor of the previous dynasty was assassinated, this old man also committed suicide and hanged himself. I don’t know why the body was hit on the back. Seven swords.
Among the three ministers who were beaten, only Zhou Zhenghuai was more embarrassed. He was kicked in front of all the civil and military officials. Although the other two ministers and several ministers were beaten, they were not in front of too many people.
At that time, Han Bairen detained these officials separately, and released some of the lower-ranking officials to make room for the relatives of senior officials.
In fact, after the emperor ascended the throne, many middle and low-level officials in Beijing were replaced. Most of them did not know that it was Han Bairen who seized the palace that year. There were only some rumors.
This is why Han Bairen offends many people, but few people take him seriously.
Those with low status can't afford to offend, while those with high status don't dare.
People who know the truth back then are unwilling or dare not have a "common acquaintance" with Han Bairen because this old man is too cruel.
Another reason is that everyone feels that Han Bairen will not be rampant for long, because he was "offended" by the emperor back then.
In fact, it can be said that the situation of the previous emperor was over. The current emperor Zhou Ke was not prepared to bring so few troops to the capital at that time. He went to Xia County in the middle of the capital and reunited with several trusted soldiers and horses from Zhechong Prefecture, and then slowly besieged the city. Consumption, who knew that the palace was controlled by Han Bairen just as he ran over.
It can be said that Han Bairen stole all the limelight from Zhou Ke. How could he not hold grudges that day?
Holding grudges, but not being able to express them. In a sense, Han Bairen was a minister of the Dragon, but the emperor was unwilling to admit it.
Another thing is that the very few high-ranking officials in the court who know the inside story know that Han Bairen and the emperor Zhou Ke are not familiar with each other at all, and no one knows why Han Bairen went to the capital to get involved.
In any case, including Zhou Zhenghuai, they all believed that Han Bairen could only hold on for a few years. First, the emperor took away his military power and made him the governor of Jingzhao Mansion, serving as an official under his nose.
Secondly, the governor of Jingzhao Mansion is responsible for offending others and has no real power. If the minister of Conglong is not hated by the emperor, can he hold this official position?
Another thing is that compared to other officials who were beaten, Zhou Zhenghuai and Han Bairen really had an "irreconcilable friendship" because he was the only one who had been beaten twice.
Not long after the emperor ascended the throne, the Jingzhao Mansion asked for money to build long sheds for the Ximen refugees. The Ministry of Household Affairs approved the money, but the Ministry of Works was slow in doing things, so the two quarreled in the Taigan Hall.
Han Bairen was not good at talking, but was good at shooting cannons, so naturally he never talked about Zhou Zhenghuai.
Unexpectedly, as soon as they left the Taiqian Hall after the court, Han Bairen was hit by a soaring cannon. The six guards were stunned and almost missed him. Lao Zhou was missing a molar in his head, and Han Bairen was punished with a cane for this.
When Ye Xing was beaten with a stick outside the Taiqian Hall, he struck her five times in total. It was said that the beatings were so severe that one of the legs was almost broken, but I don't know whether it was the left leg or the right leg.
Anyway, someone saw Han Bairen walking with a limp on the second day, and his left leg did not dare to touch the ground. The reason why he said he did not know whether he broke his left leg or his right leg was because on the third day, Han Bairen was also limping, and his right leg was injured. My legs dare not touch the ground.
Seeing Han You today, he didn't blame Zhou Zhenghuai for losing his composure. He always felt that Han Bairen was bound to retaliate, and he might suddenly get inspired to "sneak attack" his old comrade one day when he remembered that he had quarreled with him.
Zhou Zhenghuai, who was full of emotions, thought about it. The fact that Han You could become a teacher in the palace could only mean one thing. The emperor was ready to reuse Han Bairen.
While he was thinking wildly, Han You walked in with a smile on his face.
I saw that Han You had adjusted his facial expression, the corners of his mouth were raised just right, and only the good uncle Zhou Zhenghuai was in his eyes.
After entering the door, without saying anything, he saluted first.
The person who gave the gift was like a Japanese translator. Han You's face was full of respect: "Shibo, there were so many people outside just now, and the students were embarrassed to express their respect for you. Now let's talk about it again. Shibo, a famous student, is very popular among the public. You are all full of praise, you are getting stronger with age, the dragon is strong and the tiger is strong, you are the pillar of our great Zhou Dynasty that cannot be brought down by a golden gun, you are truly a role model for our generation, a role model, especially my father..."
"Your father?!" Zhou Zhenghuai's eyes twitched: "I know that old man is evil-minded, he is indeed a narrow-minded person!"
"Where are you talking about?"
Han You stepped forward quickly and took the initiative to pour a cup of tea for Zhou Zhenghuai: "What does it mean to be evil-minded? Students swear to God, my father has never insulted you to the students, really."
This is the truth. Han Bairen did not mention Zhou Zhenghuai, and he probably didn't take it seriously at all.
"really?"
"really."
"Oh?" Zhou Zhenghuai narrowed his eyes: "You never mentioned it once?"
Han You shook his head and said: "I'm lying to you. My father has never insulted you... Well, students, let me tell you the truth. My father has never mentioned you to the students, let alone insulted you."
"Have you never mentioned it?"
"Yes."
"Never mentioned it once?"
"Never mentioned it once."
"this…"
Zhou Zhenghuai's expression changed, his old face looked a bit inexplicable.
He didn't know why, but he suddenly felt empty in his heart, a little lost, and a little...sad.
"My father is my father, and my student is a student. My father is a warrior. He is a bit vulgar in ordinary times. Please forgive me, but students are different. Students are scholars. Students admire celebrities and scholars like Mr. Zhou the most. Seeing your virtuous and respectable face today, student I’m full of reverence.”
Zhou Zhenghuai raised his eyebrows and stared at the smiling Han You for a long time: "Are you a scholar?"
Han You nodded repeatedly: "Yes, students are scholars."
Zhou Zhenghuai's expression changed again: "Are you an only son?"
"Yes, the student is an only child."
With a "pop" sound, Zhou Zhenghuai slapped the table and became completely angry: "You didn't learn from your father's arrogant fighting skills, but you went to f*cking study, you wasted prodigal son, you bastard, Scum!"
