In the early hours of the morning, with the scorching sun in the sky, everyone could not see clearly Ma Xianglin's face under his hood.
But the broad-shouldered military attire, the shining silver spear with a hook and sickle, combined with Zheng Haizhu's blurted "Xiang Lin", still made the well-informed natives of the capital like Yaren Qin Fang, and soon After understanding the identity of the visitor, he started talking noisily to the surrounding people.
Zhu Changluo's Guanzhuang also changed his color suddenly, and said to Wei Zhongxian beside him: "My father-in-law, he should be Ma Xianglin who led the Sichuan Army, the son of Qin Liangyu, the female chieftain in stone."
The beard on Wei Zhongxian's chin trembled: "I know, he is still the son-in-law of the military officer."
He squinted his eyes and pretended to watch quietly, feeling really surprised.
Ma Xianglin was successful in defeating the Tatars two years ago, and his father-in-law Zhang Quan did not side with any of the Qi, Chu, and Zhejiang factions in the court, so Long Live Lord took a liking to this South Barbarian warrior and allowed him to guard Shanhaiguan. It is said that he is very good at training troops. Much better than those rubbish from Jingying.
Wei Zhongxian's eyes followed Zheng Haizhu, and he murmured to himself, it turned out that this woman who dared to twist her beard was really not an ordinary person.
Just now her slave said that she had been to Liaodong? It seems that he is not bragging, no wonder he is familiar with the person named Ma.
When he saw the person standing side by side with Ma Xianglin, Wei Zhongxian even whispered "Ouch", patted the horse and stepped forward, cupping his hands and saying, "Our family has met General Ma and Admiral Cui."
The "Admiral Cui" Wei Zhongxian recognized was Cui Wenjing, the admiral of the Beijing City Patrol Battalion, who was considered the commander-in-chief of this battalion.
At this time, the security and security armed forces in Beijing are complicated.
In addition to the Gyeonggi camp and the imperial army, there are also the five-city army and horse division under the supervision of the patrol censor, the nine-door admiral serving as the internal eunuch, the factory guards personally controlled by the emperor and the internal eunuch, and the general officers who are set up like battalions. , general and other ranks of patrol battalions.
The patrol camp has been established since the Chenghua period. It is mainly responsible for arresting thieves and quelling small-scale rebellions. Originally, because it was not a pro-military and low-level, it has become increasingly weak. The reward is pitifully small, and it has been blamed time and time again.
However, after Cui Wenjing became the admiral of the patrol camp, the situation was completely different.
Because Cui Wenjing's brother was Cui Wensheng, one of Concubine Zheng's chief eunuchs and chief ceremonial officer.
At this time, Wei Zhongxian, who was still far from being a powerful nine-thousand-year-old man, was most afraid of two people in the inner court. One was Wang An, the eldest companion of Prince Zhu Changluo, and the other was Cui Wensheng, a confidant of Concubine Zheng.
In terms of qualifications and knowledge, Wang An ranked first among the chamberlains in the Forbidden City. It was rare that as the eunuch in charge of the East Palace, he was recognized by Emperor Wanli, who always hated the prince. Cui Wensheng, on the other hand, not only has the background of Concubine Zheng, but also acts in a sinister and ruthless manner. In comparison, Wei Zhongxian was more afraid of Cui Wensheng.
Cui Wenjing, who was completely different from his brother's gloomy and cold appearance, responded to Wei Zhongxian with a haha: "Eunuch Wei, what kind of wind is blowing today? It has blown all three of our troops to the Tongxian dock."
Wei Zhongxian looked back at the Dongchang guards and depreciated himself with a smile: "How dare these Dongchang hozen children brought by Wei to be compared with Admiral Cui and General Mao?"
Wei Zhongxian has never read a book, and he wants to learn the language of scholars. It is common for him to pronounce other words, such as pronouncing "subordinate" as "maoxia".
Cui Wenjing concealed his contempt and laughed: "Wei Daban is too modest. Well, with deep love and deep responsibility, Cui also disliked the children in the patrol camp and appealed to the Ministry of War several times before asking General Ma to personally Come here and temper them.”
Zheng Haizhu, who was standing on the ground, told Ma Xianglin the whole story and was distracted by the pleasantries between Cui and Wei.
When she first heard the word "Eunuch Wei" from Cui Wenjing's mouth, she was still speculating whether it was Wei Chao or Wei Zhongxian. Now when she heard the word "Da Ban", she was sure it was Wei Zhongxian.
Wei Zhongxian moved closer to Cui Wenjing's horse head and nodded in compliment: "Otherwise, Long live the Lord knows how to use people! Brother Cui will bring the patrol camp, and there is also such nonsense as the censor patrolling the city. Alas, our own brothers , Speak more frankly, some things that can be done well in Beijing will definitely be ruined if the censor interferes."
Wei Zhongxian said, looking towards Ma Xianglin.
Ma Xianglin lowered his upper body and was talking to Zheng Haizhu. After a few breaths, his eyes suddenly changed. He was completely different from the gentle Cui Wenjing.
The Guanzhuang of the East Palace was suddenly frightened by the murderous aura of Ma Xianglin. He was like a local dog encountering a wild wolf. He shivered, subconsciously shrank his shoulders, cupped his hands and said, "General, General, say hello to the General."
Wei Zhongxian looked at Guan Zhuang's useless behavior and cursed in his heart, but then he realized that the opportunity had come for him to throw away the burden. Damn it, he had to thank the tigress-like woman named Zheng Haizhu in front of him.
Wei Zhongxian then ignored the ugliness and grinned at Ma Xianglin and Zheng Haizhu: "It turns out that you two are old friends. Madam Zheng, the flood has washed away the Dragon King Temple, and Wei was rude. Madam, please don't blame me."
Ma Xianglin still stared at Wei Zhongxian coldly.
Today, he and Cui Wenjing, due to a secret cooperation that even Cui Wensheng didn't know about, were inspecting several key places at the Canal Tong County Wharf. Unexpectedly, he saw Zheng Haizhu confronting the eunuchs of Dongchang.
Ma Xianglin ignored the discussion with Cui Wenjing and rode directly over. From Zheng Haizhu's few words of narration, his anger was ignited.
It’s the Tianjia and the eunuchs who bully the people again!
Back in Shili, Sichuan, the eunuch Qiu Chengyun was so arrogant and vicious that his father Ma Qiancheng eventually died tragically in prison to protect the people of Shili.
Ma Xianglin stared at Wei Zhongxian for another moment, then said: "What? My father-in-law looks at the imperial censors in the court as enemies, so he also wants to kill all the people placed under Zuo Yushi's care?"
"Hey, General Ma is serious," Wei Zhongxian wished that Ma Xianglin would be so tough and rude, so he handed over his hand and said, "Zuo Yushi has errands for Zuo Yushi, and we, Old Wei, have errands for Old Wei. Today, Old Wei, is I received an errand from Ciqing Palace."
After speaking, he looked at Guanzhuang and added: "Chen Guanzhuang, Lao Chen, please tell me the cause and effect."
Guan Zhuang swallowed, and when he was about to speak, Cui Wenjing waved his hand at him.
Cui Wenjing observed the words and demeanor and saw that Wei Zhongxian was not at war with Ma Xianglin. He threw the burden to the manager of Huangzhuang, obviously wanting to let go.
Cui Wenjing, who had already surrendered to his new master and had other big plans, quickly weighed it up. The bird people in Ciqing Palace could be offended, but General Ma's wishes could not be disobeyed.
Cui Wenjing then put away his Maitreya-like smile and said calmly to the Guanzhuang: "If I beat or scold the tenant slaves in the Huangzhuang, Cui has no control. But this is Tongxian Wharf, so I can teach Chen Guanzhuang how to do it." , extending from Juyongguan in the north, to Haizi in the south, to Lugouqiao in the west, and to Tongzhou in the east, they are all the territory that our patrol camp is watching for Long Live Lord. This blue sky and white sun don’t want to drag monkeys and dogs around under our eyes. The villagers took it away. If there is any grievance, Long live the Lord and ask, how will our patrol camp explain it?"
Guanzhuang listened clearly in panic, and understood that today's luck was really bad. Although Zuo Guangdou, the civil servant, was not here, he encountered an inexplicable group of people such as the mother-in-law and the soldier. Wei Zhongxian, an old bastard, even blamed the situation.
Guanzhuang didn't dare to talk nonsense. When he went back to report to Li Xuan, he had something to complain about. He shook his head bitterly and sighed: "Master Cui is right, it's reasonable."
Then he turned to Wei Zhongxian: "Eunuch Wei, what should we do?"
Wei Zhongxian pretended to make a gesture of comfort to him, reined his horse back, and said to the dark crowd: "Master Jingzhong has brought some news, so we won't take anyone today."
Then he signaled the Dongchang guards to throw the tied peasants to the ground, and let the family members who rushed up pull away the ropes from their bodies.
Cui Wenjing regained his pleasant expression and whispered to Wei Zhongxian: "Don't worry, Eunuch Wei, Cui will report to my brother later. No matter what happens, the imperial concubine still has the final say in the harem."
"Save it, save it, you have to work, you have to work." Wei Zhongxian did not hesitate to flatter, "I won't delay Brother Cui and General Ma. Our family and Guanzhuang will take the first step."
After saying that, he picked up the reins and rode the horse, galloping towards the passage given by the crowd.
Before the horse speeded up, Wei Zhongxian turned his head and glanced at Zheng Haizhu again.
That fearless gaze was cast straight and piercingly at him.
Wei Zhongxian is familiar with too many looks from women.
His earliest mistress of the Forbidden Palace was Prince Zhu Changluo's biological mother, Mrs. Wang. Mrs. Wang's eyes were like those of a buffalo, with a hint of daze in her gentleness. After the death of the Wang family, the emperor's grandson Zhu Youxiao was appointed by the prince to be raised by Li Xuanshi. Li Xuanshi was much more beautiful than the Wang family, but he always rolled his eyes, as if he could identify a queen by just rolling his eyes. He was domineering. There is stupidity in it. As for his mistress, Keshi, her eyes are charming, and her gaze is even more romantic and seductive, but occasionally she can be cruel, even more poisonous than Cui Wensheng.
The woman named Zheng in front of her had an aura that Wei Zhongxian had never seen in a woman before, and she was definitely not as arrogant as Concubine Zheng.
This woman, he, Old Wei, remembered it.
(End of chapter)
