1026 Intimidation and temptation
The nights in Lin'an City are more refined and prosperous than those in the north. Under the thick night, if you are in Chang'an City, except for the limited three or two streets, it seems quite brightly lit, the rest of the places are almost pitch black. Walking on the streets, you can hear your footsteps, and there are dog barking from nowhere.
But under the night of Lin'an City, it seems that the most exciting time of the day has just arrived. Under the prosperous peace and peace, there are too many dazzling temptations. Whether it is brothels and taverns, gambling houses, or tile houses, under the thick night, they exude a more charming and tempting charm. Each gold-selling cave appears far more lively and noisy at night than during the day.
Some people say that the night in Lin'an City is very short, so short that before you can experience the beauty of Lin'an City, the sky gradually brightens. Some people say that the night in Lin'an City is very long, so that you can appreciate all kinds of beauty that you will never appreciate in your life overnight.
The painting streets and alleys with small bridges and flowing water, the brightly lit restaurants and tea shops, the romantic and romantic escorts of literati, the low singing of tiles and tiles, the crowds of gambling houses, the rich and richness of brothels and Chu Pavilions, and the charm of the brothels and Chu Pavilions, all have the charm that makes people lose their minds under the night of Lin'an City.
There are still people coming and going on the Imperial Street, with a very lively scene, with pedestrians, sedans, and carriages shuttle back and forth, and it is completely like two extreme worlds with Chang'an in the north.
Although the war and tension in the north were truthfully revealed in the mouths of storytellers, few people in the infatuated crowd could deeply understand... The bitter cold and tenacity of the north created the Lin'an City where singing and dancing are peaceful and blooming flowers are blooming.
Deng Youlong's carriage was parked in front of the Han Mansion. Deng Youlong, who had not been happy in Lin'an City for many days, thought in his mind how to report on his encounter with Ye Qing today when he met Han Tuozhou, he firmly made up his mind to have a good time and have fun after these days.
As Deng Youlong described what happened in Yipinlou to Han Tuozhou one by one, Han Tuozhou's sharp eyes under the candle were like a sharp knife, stabbing directly at Deng Youlong sitting upright.
"Ye Qing? What did he do when he went to Yipinlou?" Han Tuozhou put down the brush in his hand, and the deep eye sockets looked even more scary at this moment. At least Deng Youlong, who had just sat down, stood up almost in a conditioned reflex when facing Han Tuozhou's sharp gaze.
"It seems... it's like going to have a meal, holding a baby in his arms, so the official... the official didn't expect that he would be Ye Qing..." Deng Youlong seemed to have made a wrong appointment, although he had already put Chen Fuliang and Xie Qubo in the Ministry of Justice today and was responsible for putting Chen Fuliang and Xie Qubo into prison.
"In other words, before you knew his identity, you were a little disrespectful to him and did not provoke him too much. He did not care about you. Instead, he chose to stay out of the matter and watched you take Chen Fuliang and Xie Qubo away in front of him?" Han Tuozhou asked with a frown.
"It's such an adult." Deng Youlong could clearly feel that the sweat beads on his forehead were getting denser and denser: "He did not stop the Xiaguan from taking the person, but just said before leaving... before leaving... he said... he said, "You owe him an apology."
After saying that, Deng Youlong felt relieved. As the Minister of Justice, he was already an important official in the court. However, when facing these limited real important officials in the court, he suddenly found that he was as small as an ant, so small that it seemed that someone could be wiped out with a finger.
"I owe him an apology?" Han Tuozhou thought about this sentence carefully, with a smile on his lips: "I will be revenge. I will never accept any loss. But it seems that it is not that simple. What else did he say?"
"And so, let Lord Li Shangshu Li apologize to him, because the subordinate is the Minister of Justice..."
"Then have you ever told Li Lifang?" Han Tuozhou looked at the hazy night outside the window, and then turned around and asked.
"The official is unsure of his mind for a moment and is willing to obey the instructions of the master." Deng Youlong reiterated the words he had thought along the way.
"Let me apologize to him, and let Li Lifang apologize to him? Ye Qing really thinks that this place is still in the north, so he has the final say. It is definitely not that simple. Since you have not stopped you from taking people, then it is obvious that he will not stand aside with the Supreme Emperor when he returned to Lin'an this time. But when I was in Chang'an, he vaguely showed kindness to him, but he ignored it. Now that he borrowed your affairs to ask me to apologize to him. Could it be that he also felt a sense of danger in Lin'an?" It seemed like he was talking to himself, and it seemed like he was discussing with Deng Youlong.
However, Deng Youlong knew very well that he hadn't spoken at all at this time.
Just like what Ye Qing said in Yipinlou today, he was not even qualified to apologize to him!
"You will tell Li Lifang later tomorrow. As for how Li Lifang decides, you don't have to pay attention to it. As for why he offended Ye Qing, you can tell the truth. Li Li is not interested in the court affairs, but just cares about the gaze that others look up to him. I believe that even if you say it, he will not take it seriously, let alone interfere in Xie Shenfu's affairs." Han Tuozhou still looked out the window and said lightly.
After Deng Youlong behind him claimed that he was and then slowly retreated from the study room, Han Tuozhou slowly turned around and walked to the desk again. With the sound of knocking on the door, Wu Lie slowly walked in and stood still.
Han Tuozhou said without raising his head: "Ye Qing ran into Deng Youlong to get Xie Qubo today. Chen Fuliang's affairs. I believe that with his intelligence, he has already guessed what I am doing. In order to prevent shocking the enemy, there is no need to go to Shaoxing Mansion tomorrow. I will make a decision after I meet Ye Qing. As for Xie, who has been put into the Ministry of Justice, Deng Youlong, he told Shen Jizu that Yang Dafa and Liu Sanjie, and asked them to impeach Xie again tomorrow, and Chen and strive to get the two to confess their guilt and sign the seal as soon as possible. During this period, without my order, Dali Temple will never be allowed to contact this case. If anyone insists on touching me, let them come to see me."
"Yes, sir, let me tell them now." Wu Lie stood at the door and said respectfully.
At this time, Han Tuozhou raised his head and leaned against the back of the chair and let out a sigh: "I thought about it and handed it to the Ye Mansion with my name and asked Ye Qing to go to Yongjin Tower tomorrow night. I have been suffering in the north for so long. I believe that Ye Qing also misses Lin'an's fine wine and delicious food and beautiful little songs."
Wu Lie moved his lips slightly, but after Han Tuozhou signaled, he turned around and left the study.
When he was in Chang'an, Ye Qing was not very friendly to Han Tuozhou. After Ye Qing returned to Lin'an, Han Tuozhou actually took the initiative to invite Ye Qing again, which made Wu Lie feel that Han Tuozhou was too polite to Ye Qing.
But this is not something he should worry about. What he has to do is to handle every assignment that Han Tuozhou has assigned him.
After Wu Lie came out of the Han Mansion under the night, he got on the carriage and went out to travel. At this time, a carriage was also parked at the door of Xie Shenfu, the new Lin'an comfort envoy.
In the front hall of Xie’s mansion, Xie Shenfu, who was absent-minded, was talking to Lou Yai, who was with him as the minister of the Ministry of Personnel.
His eldest son, Xie Qubo, the magistrate of Jiaxing, and his subordinate, Chen Fuliang, were both imprisoned. So far, as the Minister of Personnel and the Pacant Envoy of Lin'an, he has not found out that Xie Qubo and Chen Fuliang were imprisoned in which prison of the Ministry of Justice, let alone want to visit him.
"I heard that today in Yipinlou, the noble prince and his subordinates were put into prison by the Ministry of Justice. After learning about this, Lord Shi asked Lou to come and ask if he needed Lord Shi to help Lord Xie mediate?" As the left minister of the Ministry of Personnel, Lou Yu was Shi Miyuan's absolute confidant. He and Zheng Qingzhi and others were also quite prestigious in the court.
Moreover, Xie Shenfu was also very clear that with his current connections, he could not compare with Lou Yu and others, let alone compared with those of the high-ranking figures like Shi Miyuan.
Originally, he was just a minister of the Ministry of Works, but in the past few months, he suddenly became popular. He was sent to the Ministry of Personnel as the right minister of the Ministry of Personnel. Then, before he could recover, the Lin'an pacification envoy's dispatch fell on him.
It would be fine if the court just gave him surprises and sent him like this, but when Xie Shenfu, he had not yet come back to his senses from the surprise sent by the court that everyone had unexpectedly surprised. His eldest son and second son were also suddenly favored by the vastness of the vastness of his own place of dispatch, and were almost sent to the magistrate of Jiaxing and Shaoxing at the same time.
The huge surprise made Xie Shenfu, who had always disbelief of the sky, trance for several days, unable to believe that everything that happened was true. Now, he finally adapted and believed that when the Xie family was deeply favored by the royal family, the blow was also so unexpected. It was like a surprise to the imperial court, and it was like a storm.
"Mr. Lou is so serious, how dare Xie bother Master Shi. What's more,... Whether it's Xie or the Dogzi sent him, he has a clear conscience. He has never done anything that hurts the world, nor has he done anything that is sorry to the court or the emperor. He is doing his best to do his best, but he just wants to contribute to the Song court. Master Shi's kindness made Xie very frightened, but he also asked Master Lo to tell Master Shi that Master Shi's beautiful intentions are accepted. The officials also believe that the court will definitely be clear..." Xie Shenfu sighed helplessly in his heart.
Since he was appointed as the right assistant minister of the Ministry of Personnel, Shi Miyuan has never stopped trying to win over him. At this critical moment, he naturally will not miss this opportunity.
Lou Yi seemed to have known that Xie Shenfu would answer like this, and nodded with no concern. He picked up the teacup and did not intend to leave. He looked at the teacup, then slowly put it down and said, "Mr. Xie, it is not the same as before. The noble son and Lord Xie's left and right arms were both imprisoned by the Ministry of Justice. Whether it is Lord Shi or Mr. Lou believes that the noble son and Chen Fuliang are innocent, and this must be someone who frames the blame. After all... Whether it is Lord Xie or Lord Xie's two young masters, they have risen to the top in these days.
Such favor naturally makes others jealous, so it is so. As the saying goes: it is easy to avoid the open gun, but it is difficult to prevent the hidden arrows. Master Shi knows the loyalty of Lord Xie, the noble son and his subordinates to the court, and believes in Lord Xie's character and integrity. Otherwise, Lord Shi would not have to ask Lou to come and ask Lord Xie if he needs some help after learning about this. After all, if Lord Xie and Chen Fuliang are framed and the evidence is conclusive, then Lord Shi, who is the Minister of Personnel, may be implicated."
Looking at Xie Shenfu looking at him in surprise, Lou Yu smiled and continued, "Mr. Shi is the Minister of Personnel, and is in charge of the appointment and removal of officials in the world, exams, promotions, honors and titles, and transfers. If the noble son and Chen Fuliang's crimes are confirmed, wouldn't it cause criticism from others. Mr. Shi is the only one who is nepotism and does not pay attention to the employment of others? In addition, Mr. Xie is also the right minister of the Ministry of Personnel, so Mr. Shi is very embarrassed."
Xie Shenfu's brows became more and more frowning. Lou Yu's words were both coercive and tempting. The so-called obedience and listening to the voice, but Lou Yu's words meant that Shi Miyuan might be angry with him, the newly promoted Minister of Personnel because of the affairs of Qu Bo and Fu Liang. Otherwise, he would not be able to give an explanation to other officials, which would also affect Shi Miyuan's reputation.
"You and I are in the Ministry of Personnel and are controlled by Lord Shi. If something happens to the noble prince, Lord Shi will not look good on his face and will be criticized by others. Therefore, he will be implicated. At that time, even if Lord Shi believes in Lord Xie, you may have to... sacrifice Lord Xie to calm others' dissatisfaction, so Lord Xie must think twice." Lou Yu's smile seemed extremely gloomy and terrifying at this moment.
Xie Shenfu continued to sigh in his heart. Shi Miyuan pressed him step by step, not giving him a chance to breathe, but insisted on standing aside with him.
Because the pacifier's dispatch had offended Han Tuozhou, and because of the minister of the Ministry of Personnel, Shi Miyuan was unhappy. Now the people did not directly attack him. Because he was appointed by the emperor, they would attack his son and subordinates, thus forcing him to either resign or not to do anything, or just watch Xie Qubo and Chen Fuliang be framed.
In my mind, I couldn't help but think of Ye Qing, who was holding a baby, who said to him and Liu Zheng, every word he said to him and Liu Zheng, is now being verified one by one.
"Master Lou... Can you let the officials think about this matter carefully?" Xie Shenfu's eyes were full of entanglement and helpless. Now, it is becoming increasingly difficult to become an official who is loyal to the court in the court.
"Sir Xie, the noble master has been put into prison. Don't you know? They are here with preparation. When will you delay? Do you still have time to delay? Once the crimes fabricated by the noble master and Chen Fuliang are confirmed, then it will not only be them, but even Lord Xie. At that time, even if you ask Lord Shi, Lord Shi will probably be powerless." Lou Yu said with a bitter thought, all for Xie Shenfu's consideration.
Xie Shenfu bit his lip in confusion. Now that Xie Qubo has been put on prison, he still doesn't know what the charge is being jailed. Instead of waiting for him to go to court tomorrow, he even went to Gushan and his party. Now the people are already rushed to force him to make a choice. These are simply too torment for Xie Shenfu.
"Xie, thank you Lord Shi and Lord Lou for your kindness. Xie has made up his mind. If No. Qu really violates the national law, Xie has nothing to say. Xie believes that the court will definitely be able to give No. Qu and Fu Liang a cleansing. Lord Lou, thank you Lord Shi and you for your kindness. Xie will submit a request from the court tomorrow to the saint to judge this case. Lord Lou asked..." Xie Shenfu almost gritted his teeth and said word by word.
Chapter completed!