Chapter 61: Two Tigers Fight
It didn't take long for the time to be alone. January passed in a blink of an eye. In early winter, there were thin ice in the Qinhuai River, but there were always ships passing by, completely destroying the beauty reflected by the warm sun. The bare willow trees by the lakeside reflected in the microwave, and they were indescribable decadence.
Hao Zheng has arrived.
Hao Fenglou is not close to this pair of parents, but this does not mean that he, as a son, can remain indifferent.
Moreover, there were many bad habits in the Ming Dynasty. One of them was that a noble man arrived at a certain place. He had obviously arrived, but he would never rush in. Instead, he sent his servants to go in and fight the front station first. They were in the inn for a night, declaring when and when to enter the city. Often, it would be late for an hour or two later. At this time, relatives and friends in the place had to come early to wait. They could not leave even if they did not see anyone.
Hao Fenglou waited in the bitter cold wind and saw a big ship coming from afar. The big ship leaned against the pier. Hao Fenglou hurriedly went up and saw the boards on it. Hao Wu took the lead to get off the boat. After seeing Hao Fenglou, tears flowed out and said, "Young Master..."
Hao Fenglou said: "You little bitch, please move your luggage."
Hao Fenglou is still thinking about Hao Wuning's refusal to borrow money.
Someone on the side of the boat shouted at Hao Fenglou: "Young Master...Young Master...Woo woo..."
Hao Fenglou looked in the sound and saw Xiao Xiangxiang. Xiao Xiangxiang returned to Songjiang? Seeing Xiao Xiangxiang, Hao Fenglou became excited and waved to her: "Down, come down..."
But Xiao Xiangxiang cried into tears, and came to death, as if she had experienced separation from life and death.
At this time, Hao Zhenghe's wife finally got off the boat. Hao Fenglou knew the rules and stepped forward with a little distant attitude and said, "Dad, mother..."
Hao Zheng was still the same, with a stern face, but just said ungrateful.
But the lady stepped forward, covered Hao Fenglou's frozen hands and said, "Why are you, your child, not caring about yourself like this?" After that, she cried.
In order to avoid being moved by himself, Hao Fenglou had to change the topic: "The house given by the imperial court has been cleaned up. It's cold here, so go and rest earlier."
Everyone arrived at the Marquis' Mansion. The Marquis' Mansion was originally from someone else's family. They became treacherous officials in the Jingnan period. According to the rules of taking advantage of the situation, they were naturally confiscated.
Now the golden plaque of the "Jixian Hou Mansion" has been replaced on the door. Several old servants are watching here and happily welcome the new master in.
Although the lady was tired, she was full of energy. The woman was always particularly sensitive to her new home. She led Xiao Xiangxiang to walk around the house, and sometimes said with a smile: "You see this pane is very fashionable. Songjiang Mansion does not have such style yet." "The backyard should have all kinds of flowers to look lively."
Xiao Xiangxiang nodded with a pecking rice, feeling that every word of the wife is a famous saying.
Hao Zheng looked at the new study with his hands behind his back. There were not many books in the study, and it was for decoration. He stroked the black and shiny paint surface on the desk, sighed, and said, "This is the blessing of our ancestors. First, we will be the immortal, and we can also accumulate virtue for our descendants."
Hao Fenglou complained in his heart that this is what I earned.
Hao Zheng sat down and felt that the official hat chair was very comfortable. Then he narrowed his eyes and looked at Hao Fenglou and said, "You have improved more than before, it's not easy."
Hao Fenglou said shamelessly: "This is natural. His son learned from his mistakes. He not only changed his past, but also made a wish. He must be like his grandfather in the future."
Hao Zheng smiled, but looked at Hao Fenglou sternly and said, "Don't lie to me, the four words "severe eyebrows and rat eyes" are as thunderous as they were, and they have been spread throughout Songjiang."
Hao Fenglou immediately laughed dryly.
Hao Zheng sighed: "But you are like this, so what can you do if you are a father? I used to expel you out. I really hope that you can change your past mistakes. However, the country is easy to change and the nature is hard to change, so I can only see it openly if you are a father."
Hao Fenglou breathed a sigh of relief.
At this time, Hao Wu came in and said, "Master, the specialties have been sorted."
Hao Zheng said: "Everyone is sent out, everyone from each family must have a copy, prepare famous posts, understand the rules when you get there, and be thoughtful etiquette."
Hao Wu nodded: "Yes."
When Hao Wu left, Hao Fenglou couldn't help asking: "Why, our Hao family also has many friendships in the capital?" He had never heard his father mention it before.
Hao Zheng smiled: "It's because it's okay, so you have to make relationships everywhere. The word "relationship" is nothing more than welcoming and sending. No matter what, when things are sent, people will remember them." He said here, looking at Hao Fenglou deeply: "You don't have to make relationships with your father anymore, but now you are working in the personal army. If you have made mistakes in the future, whoever covers up your conscience and makes contributions, who will speak for you? This kind of favor doesn't matter at ordinary times, but when it's really useful, you can't get it."
Hao Zheng's words made Hao Fenglou look a little bit in the sand. He didn't respect this father, but the other party was planning for him. So Hao Fenglou had to say timidly: "Yes."
Hao Zheng waved his hand: "Go to see your mother. She misses you very much and talks about you every day."
Hao Fenglou moved into the Hou Mansion, bid farewell to the days when his socks were covered but could only wear them backwards. Following the life of the dead monk bragging and fucking every day, Yao Guangxiao expressed his reluctance and repeatedly reminded him to see him often. Hao Fenglou saw that he was sincere and quickly agreed. Who knew that the stinky monk finally added: "When you come, remember to bring some water tofu from Chenji in Jingguanfang. You have to buy it before Si Shi, otherwise the store might fool you overnight. You are not assured of you. After all, you are young and easy to be deceived. The world is difficult and dangerous. You should be more careful. This fresh water tofu is yellow and white, and the fragrance is plain..."
Hao Fenglou burst into tears, and the warm and touching master-apprentice relationship was divided into exchanges of interests.
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Beizhen Prefecture Department.
Ji Gang narrowed his eyes, pointed to a report on the desk, and said, "Wenbi, come and read it."
Wen Bi is Zhang Fu's name. Although he is a family of military generals, the more he is, the more he is, the more he is, the more he is, the more he is, the more he is, the more he is in the name. The commander suddenly asked Zhang Fu to come over, which made Zhang Fu a little confused. He nodded, picked up the report on the case, and then said: "Zhang Chang, the imperial envoy of the Censorate, said: Wu Dehai, the chief clerk of the Honglu Temple, wrote a Spring Festival couplet last year, saying: Baishui Qing tea is the only one to be a wine, radish and vegetables are also meat, and the horizontal banner is also a New Year..."
After reading this, Zhang Fu couldn't continue to think about it anymore and couldn't help saying, "Sir, the imperial envoy is looking for trouble. He has a couplet. Why did he insist on impeaching this to slander the court and slander the emperor? Besides, what does the affairs of these people have to do with our Beizhen Prefecture Department?"
Ji Gang smiled: "It's a big deal, otherwise why did I ask you to speak? Look at the time of impeachment of the imperial envoy. It was the Spring Festival last year, and it was Jianwen who was in power last year. Therefore, the person in charge of the slander was not the son of today, but Jianwen, who said that he was poor during the Jianwen Dynasty. Just because of such a memorial, Your Majesty repeatedly said that he had praised the prince again and again today."
Zhang Fu couldn't turn around: "Why is the prince who praised him?"
Ji Gang sighed: "You don't understand. A few days ago, many people complained that the court's salary was insufficient. Your Majesty ordered the prince to deal with this matter. Look, in a few days, the impeachment memorial was released? This is to tell everyone that although you are not living well today, your life may not be good during the Jianwen period. The deep meaning here is actually for those who are interested. After Your Majesty read it, of course, Long Yan was very happy and he would inevitably praise the prince for a few words."
Zhang Fu smiled bitterly: "But I still don't understand..."
Ji Gang's face became solemn: "Of course you don't understand, you can continue to read the newspaper."
Zhang Fu had no choice but to continue reading: "Zhu Pi, the head of the Ministry of Personnel, said: The court inspected every three years and tested the strengths and weaknesses of ministers. After Jianwen, the Beijing inspection became increasingly relaxed. I beg to re-examine the capital this year..."
Ji Gang said: "This is also the work of the prince. I saw that it was not. The purpose of the Beijing Prefecture is to make the ministers honest. Otherwise, you will have to find out some of your problems. Some time ago, some ministers complained and even slandered the saints. So I used the Beijing Prefecture to beat the officials and let everyone stop talking."
Ji Gang paused for a moment, and a trace of coldness flashed across his eyes: "But this is just an appearance, for Your Majesty. The real purpose of the Beijing inspection is to give the prince a generous gift. Look, once the Beijing inspection, everyone in the capital will be in danger. If the prince raises the stick high and finally falls gently, will everyone be grateful at this time? It can intimidate all officials and show kindness, kill two birds with one stone."
Zhang Fu nodded in a slight understanding.
Chapter completed!