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Chapter 380

Chapter 380

The news about Guo Yaoshi's Changsheng army's surrender spread throughout the city, and while it became the focus of everyone's after-dinner discussions within the past two days, in Bianliang City, those people who promoted the implementation of this matter and were at the top of the pyramid of the Wu Dynasty were also in the process. Feel the fruit of joy in the aftertaste of victory.

In the past year, the Jin people have attacked fiercely, and they have conquered nearly half of the land of the Liao Kingdom.Under the ebb and flow, it can almost be said that the death knell of the Liao Kingdom was sounded.In the court of the Wu Dynasty, there were many people who believed in the principle of "the right is more helpful than the wrong". At this time, the winning army is the best proof of this principle.

Since the beginning of the war, the forces in the imperial court who are fighting for the main peace have been tilted quite seriously, but there are still quite a few people in the main peace faction.And the main combat faction was not united. In the delicate situation of the successive defeats in the war, it gradually divided into two groups. One group required the front army to fight and win and show their strength. It would be easier to speak in subsequent negotiations with the Jinren. The other faction, because of repeated defeats, began to advocate for their own side to preserve their strength, use military tactics to plan, sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight, and wait for Jin and Liao to be injured, and then take advantage of the situation.

These two theories existed from the beginning, and they were clearly separated only after the battle situation changed.But no matter what, the bottom line of the war faction is to regain Youyan, at least not let the peace faction gain the upper hand.When the news of Chang Shengjun's surrender was confirmed, among the crowd, the voice of the latter still prevailed.At this time, the north stood still, and Tong Guan led the forbidden army to the north. Before the war started again, Guo Yaoshi surrendered, which was in line with the demeanor of a master of the king's way in the heaven. up.

The voices are enthusiastic and the will is united. At this time, of course, the way to celebrate is various banquets and gatherings.In the past two days, the merchants in Bianliang City who hosted various gatherings made a lot of money, and the brothels and Chu houses also made a lot of money. The middle work "Wang Dao Fu" is rated as a rare masterpiece in the past hundred years. It has the legacy of the Tang Dynasty.

Wen Daochang can naturally be regarded as a manifestation of the prosperity of the world, and everyone will not have any objections to this.After writing "Wang Dao Fu", this place located in Shaoyuan won the favor of Ji Wanqing, the oiran of the capital. In these two days, it became a good story in the capital. Bang Yan, Zheng Shuhe, Wang Yuanshi, and Xie Dao stood shoulder to shoulder.

These things are the most popular trend of this era, no matter where they are, they cannot be avoided.In the Youxiang Mansion this afternoon, several people were circulating the "Wang Dao Fu" and discussing it.This is the East Court of the Right Prime Minister's Mansion. It is very close to the study where Qin Yuyuan always works. There are many books and files in the room, which also proves that these people are Qin Yuyuan's trusted staff or masters.One of them is a handsome middle-aged monk, and the other three are 30, 40, and 50 years old. All three have mature and stable temperaments, but their age seems to be written on their faces. Make people feel like this.

"... Eloquent and energetic, this Yu Shaoyuan can be said to be a literary genius... He is only in his early twenties this year, but it reminds me of Wang Zi'an..." After reading the prose, it was those five who spoke. The ten-year-old man shook his head in admiration. The Wang Zi'an he was talking about was Wang Bo who wrote "Preface to the Pavilion of King Teng" among the Four Great Masters of the early Tang Dynasty.Those who can serve as staff in the Right Prime Minister's Mansion are all talented people. This old man's ability to compare Shao Yuan to Wang Zi's peace is enough to prove the other party's achievements.

But after he said this, he immediately received a rebuttal that didn't quite agree.The one who spoke was a man in his thirties who was writing at his desk not far away. He raised his eyebrows: "The literary talent is good, but it's just an empty sigh, and it's not enough to argue. If it's just a kingly way, it can rejuvenate the country... Well, although It's not unreasonable, but in this way, Nian Gong, what are we doing?"

"He's only in his early twenties, so literary talent is enough. What's more, the rejuvenation of the country and the safety of the country should be based on the king's way. This is not wrong, haha, why do you mind Zhouhai?" The old man known as Niangong laughed With a smile, the monk who was drinking tea looked up at the window on the other side: "If you are good at essays, it may be possible to stand shoulder to shoulder with Zhou Meicheng, but... I'm afraid it's still not as good as the one who is coming up..." "

"That's a different person, so there's no need to compare it." The man in his 30s said something, and the monk by the window nodded.

Among the few people, a middle-aged man in his forties had a decent appearance, but he seemed relatively taciturn. Although he also listened to a few people talking, he never participated in it.If it is placed outside, the few people present here are also well-known and can even scare people in many places.

The old man called Nian Gong was surnamed Yao, and his name was Yao Zu Nian. He was Qin Yuyuan's staff when he was young. He was knowledgeable. Although he followed Qin Yuyuan before, he also had a great reputation in the official circle.After Qin Yuyuan resigned, he could have given him a future, and even his own fame was enough to transfer to anyone's name, but after experiencing the Blackwater Alliance, his utilitarianism has also faded, but it's just that Qin Yuyuan When I woke up again, I came back to help with work.

A middle-aged man in his forties is named Ji Kun. He was originally a servant Qin Yuyuan took in when he was young. Later, he learned to read and write with Qin Yuyuan and became one of Qin Yuyuan's first few disciples.It's just that what this person is good at is not poetry and literary talents, but practical work and arranging others to do things. Although he looks decent and even a little dull, in fact, when Qin Yuyuan was in charge of the official department, many people have learned from this man Qin Yuyuan was ruthless and ruthless. Qin Yuyuan was dismissed from office a few years ago. He didn't want him to follow Jiangning to become a housekeeper in the end, so he was sent to the north with the secret investigation department. After Qin Yuyuan recovered, he came back from Liao Kingdom. It seems that there is no such thing. Big change, just more silent than before.

The man in his thirties was originally a disciple of Qin Yuyuan, his surname was Cheng, his first name was Fang, and his courtesy name was Zhouhai.He didn't study with Qin Yuyuan for a long time, but his personality is cynical, and he is quite famous in the Daming Mansion, and some people in the capital know him. Oiran's guest of honor, occasionally his name appeared in the field of vision of some people, but up to now, no matter whether in officialdom or writing, he has not made much achievements, and his ambition is not here. After Qin Yuyuan's recovery, Call him over, and he will come over.

As for the monk, he is truly famous in the capital. This man is called Jueming, he was originally the son of a county prince, he was handsome and talented when he was young, and later he was ordained to become a monk.Although his talent and learning are not as profound as that of Yao Zu Nian, his talent in poetry and prose is firmly above the other three. Since he is already a monk, no one in the capital will list him among the four great talents, but Compared with Zhou Bangyan, his reputation is not necessarily worse.This shows that although the Zen master became a monk, he did not practice hard, but had a wide range of contacts, so that he could make friends. At this time, in the Right Prime Minister's Mansion, he was not an aide, but a friend.

Qin Yuyuan was not in the mansion this afternoon, they chatted for a while, and a servant came to report the matter and told Ji Kun.Ji Kun went out for a while, and after a while, he brought a person in with a smile. Yao Zunian took a look, and then laughed: "No two, I almost didn't recognize him."

The one who came was naturally Wenren Buer who came from the pier. He stood at the door and bowed his hands: "Mr. Yao... Zen Master Jueming, I haven't seen you two gentlemen for a long time. Ah, Zhouhai..."

Wenrenbuer is about the same age as Cheng Zhouhai, but looks younger.Everyone met several years ago, and the few people in the room are actually aware of the affairs of the secret investigation department. In fact, the identity and relationship behind Jueming, like Kang Xian, are currently holding up the protection umbrella of the secret investigation department. one.Everyone already knew that Wenren Buer would come here, and also knew what he did in Hangzhou, so they saw each other with a smile at this time.Cheng Zhouhai subconsciously looked outside the door several times. After Wen Renbuer found out, he was a little puzzled: "What is Zhouhai looking at?"

Yao Zunian laughed at the side: "I'm afraid he was watching that fish and dragon dance for a night. Since Bu Er has already arrived, why didn't that Mr. Ning come over?"

Hearing him talking about Ning Yi, Wen Renbuer laughed, and told about Ning Yi's search for a place to live, and then looked at Cheng Zhouhai, but he thought of the reason: "Then Ning Liheng's actions are indeed similar to Zhou Hai's. They are very similar, and Zhou Hai has been good at poetry in the past, could it be that he is happy to see Lie Xin and wants to find someone to learn from?"

Cheng Zhouhai has a somewhat cynical personality. Although he is good at poetry and prose, he used to be a bit disdainful of literary competitions. According to him, he is very disgusted with those who are not up to the level deliberately showing off and flattering each other. Two, I knew it before.But Ning Yi's poems should be able to suppress his disdain.He thought of this and said it, but Cheng Zhouhai shook his head with a smile, and waved his hand: "It's not because of this... Hey, I'm afraid the Sixteenth Young Master will be criticized again..."

He murmured a bit jokingly, Yao Zunian and Jueming beside him frowned and looked at each other: "That's right, where did Shao Yu go?"

Ji Kun said: "I'm afraid I'm going out to play with those young masters again."

Wen Renbuer couldn't help being a little puzzled. After asking, he found out about him and Ning Yi's going to Beijing. Qin Yuyuan sent someone to receive him early in the morning. This person was a nephew of Qin Yuyuan in his hometown.Although he didn't have much contact with people from his hometown during his dismissal, after Qin Yuyuan came back to life, many people from the Qin clan came to Beijing to ask for care. In addition to taking money and food, those who wanted to be officials, they also sent over a few young masters of their sons and nephews Please ask Qin Yuyuan to discipline them and give them a future.

Once sitting in the position of the Right Prime Minister, such things are almost endless, but Qin Yuyuan has no way to refuse to ignore them. Although some can be rejected, some people still stay in the Right Prime Minister's Mansion, which is regarded as Qin Yuyuan's choice. The qualifications are relatively better.This Sixteenth Young Master Qin Shaoyu is one of them.

It's just that these people were already in their teens and 20s when they were sent here, and Qin Yuyuan had no way to teach how to behave, he could only teach how to do things.But no matter how majestic he is, he can't really overwhelm his family members. In the past year, when these young masters came to the capital, the first thing they contracted were all kinds of problems that could not be avoided by wealthy young men. They went out in groups Playing, participating in literary clubs, playing games in the Qinglou Chuguan, the name of the right minister's son is here.Qin Yuyuan has dealt with it a few times, and even touched the family law, but in the Right Prime Minister's Mansion, everything still seems hasty. During this year, he mainly dealt with matters related to the Northern Expedition to make up for the vacancy in work for several years. The precipitation of time, to completely shut it off, he is also powerless.

This time Ning Yi and others came up, he estimated the time, and asked Qin Shaoyu to wait at the pier every day, and take the two "brothers" to the mansion in time. In the eyes of the old man, maybe Ning Yi and Wen Renbuer should be supported. In the younger generation's mind, it is always good for one's nephew to make friends with capable people.But on the one hand, the estimated date is vague, and on the other hand, various accidents happened on the way.How can Qin Shaoyu's temperament really care about this matter every day, so he will miss it at this time, and he will be scolded by the old man if he thinks about it.

Hearing this, Wenren Bueryi smiled wryly for a while, if Qin Shaoyu was scolded, he would have to take his anger out on himself, no matter how close he was, it would not be a good thing.However, Yao Zunian and others could see his worry, so Cheng Zhouhai waved his hand: "Don't worry, success is not enough and failure is not enough, the teacher must have discernment in these things... To be honest, although This is the case in every household of high-ranking officials and dignitaries. There will definitely be people who go after relatives, but the Prime Minister's Mansion has completely overthrown it and started over. During this period of time, it will come here. Teachers and mistresses are all overwhelmed. ..."

He paused: "However, I really want to see that Ning Liheng as soon as possible. The teacher also told him to come to the mansion as soon as possible... But you guessed the reason wrong."

Wen Renbuer frowned and thought for a while: "I know that he and the teacher are friends for years, but... isn't it because of poetry?"

"It's not poetry, and it's not Liangshan. Although we are far inferior to what he did in these matters, the teacher discussed with Niangong and Master Jueming later. I'm afraid the method is a little different from that of ordinary people. The teacher said that he is a different person, but there are no such people. But what really makes people think deeply is this... I didn't notice it at first..."

Cheng Zhouhai spoke with a serious expression, and took out a box from the side cabinet with great care. After opening it, Wen Renbuer took a glance and recognized it. This is some information he sent from Hangzhou. There are a lot of things, bundled into a bundle.Most of this information was sorted out, and most of it was sent after the city was broken, because there were too many, but most of the information that was sent to the capital after the city was broken was not important, and it was just a supplement to the whole situation.

"What information is this?"

"In the beginning you only sent a few letters, I glanced at them and threw them aside, and Niangong and the others did the same." Cheng Zhouhai said, took out the bottom few letters, and pulled out the paper inside. Er took it over and looked at it for a while, but frowned firmly.Because these things are so unimportant, he finally remembered what it was after reading half of the article, and then read the whole article carefully: "These? Is there any mystery in it?" For him, reading too much Childish and full of mistakes and omissions of the article is also a kind of torture.

"There's a mystery." Cheng Zhouhai patted a bundle of things next to him, "But I couldn't see it all at once, I didn't see it."

Yao Zunian over there shook his head: "I'm ashamed, I couldn't see it at the beginning."

"I remember that these are the things that Ning Liheng made in Badaoying. He forced those Confucian scholars to write articles, but the good and the bad are mixed, and some of them are even nonsense. Is there some secret code hidden in it?" Wen Renbuer read word by word After a while, he raised his head, "But it's useless now."

"I can't tell right away..." Cheng Zhouhai rubbed his forehead.

"You never want to say..." After thinking for a while, Wenren Buer came up with something, but after a while, it was difficult to sum up the words, "Inside these things..."

Cheng Zhouhai laughed meaningfully: "The literary talents of these things are both good and bad. If it is purely written, Ning Liheng really shouldn't give a grain of rice to those literati. After you send it, none of us will I didn’t pay attention to it, until a few times, I found that the teacher took these articles to read, and even found out all the things, picking out all of them. We didn’t think there was a problem. After the teacher told us, We were...really a little scared..." He paused, lowered his voice, "This is a theory of death..."

"Just kidding." Wen Renbuer glanced at the few people in the room, "At that time, I knew he had set up a trick, and the girl Liu from the Badao Camp over there also believed it, but under the circumstances at that time, this If he doesn’t set up a bureau, he’s dead. But it can’t be said that this thing is really possible, in that environment, he was arrested for only two or three months... Are these things really possible?”

"In the 13th year of Emperor Qizong's reign, Lu Jifang, a great Confucian in Hezhou, dispersed all his wealth and practiced "Datong" in the local village. All things belonged to the people, and they ate, lived, and worked together. We decided together that we want the old to be able to die, the strong to be useful, the young to be strong, and those who are widowed, widowed, lonely, and sick to be cared for..." Yao Zunian, who was next to him, spoke.

"It's not the first time this kind of thing has happened, but every time, the idea is very good but it often ends without a problem. Lu Jifang carried it out for three years. Later, it was said that the villagers became more and more lazy, and the village could not make ends meet. Lu Jifang persuaded the villagers to work hard. He also wanted to restrain the people in the name of "good old man", but in the end, conflicts arose. Lu Jifang was killed in the conflict, and the villagers dispersed. The local prefect later heard the matter and believed that Lu Jifang had the aspirations of a saint, but he was dissipating his family wealth. Afterwards, he was killed. In this case, Datian sentenced and executed 23 people after hearing about it, and Qiu Hou beheaded them all..."

Wen Renbuer said: "How can these two things be the same?"

"But it's actually similar." Cheng Zhouhai looked at him, "The teacher saw all the things he did in the Hangzhou Badao Camp, one link after another, and the links are intertwined. He is not playing or lying. People, he knows it well."

Wen Renbuer was silent for a while: "Zhouhai, first you say whether this is a good thing or a bad thing."

"Of course it's a good thing, how can it be a bad thing!" Cheng Zhouhai said, spreading his hands.

Wenrenbuer breathed a sigh of relief, and Ji Kun handed over a cup of tea.

"The teacher said that when he first met this kid, he played chess well, and his swords were slanted. Later, his poems were beautiful, and when disasters came, he was talented in helping the people. Then he was calm and unhurried in dealing with the enemy. It’s the style of a general. Putting these things on anyone is a pillar of talent. But compared with the present, those things are nothing.”

Ji Kun's tone was a little soft, but calm, repeating Qin Yuyuan's words: "Everyone can be Yao and Shun... This is the orthodoxy, I heard people, that Mr. Ning, has the idea of ​​great unity..."

He paused: "It's just a little dangerous."

(End of this chapter)