Chapter 152 Fat First is Not Fat
As autumn deepened in the capital, Taiping Warehouse became busy again, with officials coming to inspect from time to time.
The Jiang family has seemed particularly deserted since the owner left.
early morning.
A dark shadow quietly sneaked into the Jiang family's backyard.
He avoided the guards on duty all the way until he reached the outside of the bedroom.
He looked around carefully to make sure there was no one.
The shadow took out some tools and opened the lock in a few tries.
He pushed the door open gently.
- Remember, Jiang Qingzhi is cautious. The most frightening thing is definitely not in the study, but in the bedroom!
The black shadow walked to the front of the wardrobe and saw that the wardrobe was actually opened a crack. He could not help but sneer and thought that he was indeed a nouveau riche. If it were any other wealthy family, if they allowed the wardrobe door to be open like this, the maids would have been beaten half to death.
But, it's convenient for me not.
The dark shadow gently opened the cabinet door.
——The most likely place to hide something is in the closet!
Yes, the closet is cluttered, so it’s best to hide things.
His eyes widened.
In the darkness, a claw grabbed at me like lightning.
"Meow!"
"what!"
As the screams began, someone behind him sighed, "It's the middle of the night, it's not good to disturb someone's sleep."
Then, a hand pinched the black shadow's throat, blocking the screaming sound.
……
"I've met the prince."
Early in the morning, Prince Yu was walking in the palace and unexpectedly met the Crown Prince.
The prince smiled and said, "The third brother has been very diligent recently."
"Yes." Prince Yu responded calmly.
He was a nobody. In history, even his money and grain were withheld. Later, he bribed Yan Shifan to avoid poverty.
The prince patted his shoulder and said, "Come sit with me if you have nothing else to do."
"Yes."
Prince Yu glanced at Qin Jin. He hadn't seen him for a long time. The man looked thinner, but his eyes became sharper.
And it seemed to be filled with hatred.
Why does he hate me?
Prince Yu felt that his situation was getting worse and worse.
When will my cousin come back?
The first person he thought of was Jiang Qingzhi.
It seems like as long as my uncle is around, there is someone to support me.
"I want to go to the Emperor to pay my respects. Will the Third Brother come with me?"
The prince had issued an invitation which could not be refused.
"Yes."
The two brothers arrived at Yongshou Palace one after the other.
"Your Majesty is not asleep yet." Huang Jin came out to greet him with a smile.
The prince asked respectfully, "How is your father?"
"Let them in." The voice of Emperor Jiajing came from the hall.
The two of them went in.
After a night of practicing Taoism and handling government affairs, Emperor Jiajing looked a little tired.
After greeting, the prince smiled and said, "Father, I heard that there are many evil people in the White Lotus Sect in Shanxi. I'm afraid that Chang Wei Bo will be in danger if he goes there. How about sending some more people to help?"
How could he show kindness to his cousin... Prince Yu glanced at the Crown Prince and subconsciously said, "My cousin is with the Tiger Guards and Left Guards, why does he need help?"
The prince narrowed his eyes and looked at him, thinking of the plan he had made with Qin Jin and others...he would try to send his own group of people to Shanxi. On the one hand, this would help him to reverse the negative impact he had with the emperor last time, and on the other hand, he could act accordingly.
If Jiang Qingzhi fails, it's not impossible to step on him.
Emperor Jiajing said indifferently: "No need."
What a pity... The prince felt regretful, but smiled and said, "Yes. By the way, father, the third and fourth sons will be sent to vassal states from now on. According to the rules of our ancestors, the most important thing for vassal states is knowledge. My cousin is a scholar, but his knowledge is too sharp. I have a few great scholars. How about letting the third and fourth sons go to my place to study every day?"
The so-called sharpness means that Jiang Qingzhi's knowledge is too unconventional and deviates from the mainstream.
The mainstream knowledge at that time was still Confucianism, but Professor Jiang Qingzhi taught the two princes other knowledge, which was one of the reasons why he was criticized by the outside world.
As a student of Confucianism, what you taught to the prince was not Confucianism.
Prince Yu was very anxious, "My cousin's knowledge is so profound, how can those corrupt scholars compare to him? I won't go!"
After he finished speaking, he saw a look of relief in the prince's eyes, and his heart couldn't help but feel cold.
Corrupt scholar?
Extremely mysterious?
The prince sighed, "If my cousin's knowledge is so exciting, why doesn't anyone seek his advice?"
Prince Yu: “…”
This silenced all his excuses.
Emperor Jiajing calmly watched his two sons fighting secretly.
But what came to my mind was Jiang Qingzhi's words: Since it cannot be changed, then accept it.
He thought of the reports from his subordinates, saying that Jiang Qingzhi's knowledge was too complicated and much of it was unheard of.
Emperor Jiajing thought that the third and fourth sons would be sent to vassal states in the future, and it would be difficult for them to be free and at ease. So, let them do what they want now.
But the prince's words today gave Emperor Jiajing some ideas.
The education of the princes should still be based on Confucianism, otherwise after they are enfeoffed, the literati and officials in the fiefdom will inevitably regard them as aliens.
Unless... Jiang Qingzhi's knowledge can become famous.
But Confucianism has been passed down for thousands of years, has it ever had a real rival?
Emperor Jiajing sighed in his heart.
"Forget it, Third Brother..."
"Your Majesty." An eunuch came in, "The people from the Five Cities Military Department report."
"Five Cities Military Command?" Emperor Jiajing asked in dissatisfaction, "Why did you report it to me?"
The Wucheng Bingmasi is in charge of public security. Since when could public security matters be brought to the attention of the emperor?
The eunuch said, "Something happened at Chang Weiber's house."
"Well! Speak!"
Emperor Jiajing shouted.
The eunuch said, "Last night, someone broke into Long Wilbur's house and was captured by the guards. After being tortured, we learned that this person was ordered to steal Long Wilbur's treasures..."
"What treasure?" Prince Yu asked, then lowered his head to indicate that he was wrong.
The eunuch said, "That man confessed that the mastermind behind the scenes said that Prince Yu was originally dull and incompetent, but after half a year of teaching by Chang Wei Bo, he was reborn. His several speeches were impressive, which shows that Chang Wei Bo is very knowledgeable..."
Emperor Jiajing waved his hand and the eunuch took his leave.
Prince Yu took a deep breath. He felt so touched that someone was supporting him after he was suppressed that his eyes became warm.
"Old Three, you go first."
"Yes."
After Prince Yu left, Emperor Jiajing said softly, "Crown Prince."
"Father."
"I know you are dissatisfied with Qingzhi, but I always feel that Qingzhi's talents have not yet been fully revealed. You are the crown prince, the future king. The more talented your subjects are, the more benefits it will bring to you. Be tolerant, do you understand?"
"Yes."
The prince took his leave.
Inside the palace, Emperor Jiajing watched him leave and sighed, "Why do I feel that the prince has gone insane now, and is bent on suppressing the third and fourth brothers. It's fine if the brothers fight among themselves, but he also dragged Qingzhi into it..."
Huang Jin smiled and said, "Your Majesty, Chang Wei Bo is in Shanxi!" "Do you think I am worried that Qing Zhi will be suppressed by the Crown Prince?" Emperor Jiajing shook his head, "I am worried about... my family! Why bother?"
……
The prince came out and walked down the stairs.
Qin Jin and others were waiting.
"Your Highness, how is it?" Qin Jin became thinner, with sunken eye sockets, but his eyes became brighter and brighter.
The prince glanced at him and said, "Someone broke into the house of Lord Changwei last night, intending to steal my cousin's books of learning."
Qin Jin stood there in a daze.
The prince raised his eyes and saw Prince Yu waiting in front of him.
"The third brother is getting bolder."
The prince walked over.
"I don't want to argue with you." Prince Yu bowed, "I followed my uncle to study because I felt he was kind."
"So what do you want to say?" The prince was a little impatient. The hint from Emperor Jiajing just now made him a little anxious.
"I want to say that you can suppress me, bully me, and even humiliate me in public, but!"
Prince Yu clenched his fists and spoke word by word, "If you want to deal with your uncle, then..."
"What can you do?" The prince's face was slightly cold.
Prince Yu's face flushed, and in the eyes of others, he seemed dull.
He said seriously, "I am serious."
The prince was startled, and for the first time he looked seriously at this little unknown brother.
Then, he smiled and said, "Really?"
He thought it was funny.
So much so that he was overjoyed when he returned to the East Palace.
……
Fucheng hunched over and slowly walked into an alley.
There are many houses on both sides of the alley, and most of their doors are open.
The elderly people are basking in the sun or playing with their grandchildren at their doorsteps.
Seeing that Fucheng looked unfamiliar, someone asked, "Who are you looking for, old man?"
Fu Cheng smiled and said, "I'm here to visit relatives."
"Oh!" The old man nodded, and his grandson looked up at him, "Grandfather, they said I was stupid, just like a pig."
"Being fat first is not fat, but being fat later will break the bed." The old man said with a smile: "Grandpa has seen many people who were proud of themselves when they were young, and also many people who were not optimistic about themselves when they were young. But after a few years, Grandpa will take a look again! Most of the people who were proud of themselves have become frustrated, while those who were not optimistic about themselves have soared to the sky!"
……
Outside Prince Yu’s study.
Yang Xi sighed, "Your Highness, it's time to eat."
"Later."
In the study, Prince Yu was looking at the textbook given by his uncle.
The draft paper on the table is full of calculation processes.
Occasionally, the boy would look up and remember what his uncle once said...
"To live is to live one's breath. To bow your head is not to surrender, but just to avoid getting lost in the dark. And to keep silent is to accumulate strength. When the time comes, I believe you will be able to impress others."
"Uncle, I will definitely let you see this day!"
……
Fucheng walked to the outside of a house, looked around to see if there was anyone around, and then listened to the noise inside.
Without any apparent movement, the man climbed over the low wall.
Two men are talking inside the room.
"Then Li San should have succeeded, right?"
The man facing the door looked over thirty years old, frowned and asked, "Did he fail?"
The man with his back to the gate said loudly, "That Li San is the best in this business. Jiang Qingzhi took away most of the guards in the mansion, leaving only an old and frail steward in the backyard. The guards in Chang Weibo's mansion have been relaxed a lot. This is a godsend opportunity!"
"That's right. After we get the books, we will immediately flee to the south." The man facing the gate stroked his beard and smiled. "People like Jiang Qingzhi rose suddenly. Their rise was rapid, and their fall was sudden. Knowing ourselves and the enemy, we will win every battle. By then, his knowledge will become our weapon against him!"
"Jiang Qingzhi is in Shanxi now. Those evil people in the White Lotus Sect are not just for nothing. If we are not careful, they may not be able to come back."
"Really?" someone asked.
"Is not it?"
The man with his back to the door turned around suddenly, "Who?"
A hunched man walked in, raised his head, and his face was full of wrinkles.
"Do you want to wait for him to tell you, or should we torture him?"
"save……"
A quarter of an hour later, Fu Cheng quietly left through the back door.
indoor.
Two men fell to the ground. They were not dead, but drooling from their mouths.
The next day someone noticed something was wrong and came in to take a look.
"They're crazy!"
It's not a big deal if a few people go crazy occasionally in the capital.
Lu Bing was waiting for news from the Embroidered Uniform Guard.
"If there is any news from Taiyuan, please send it to me immediately."
He entered the duty room.
Shen Lian followed in with a serious expression.
"My brothers in Shanxi reported that the White Lotus Sect is ready to make a move."
"That's not our business." Lu Bing sat down and said coldly.
"This is related to the overall situation in Shanxi!" Shen Lian said, "If there is chaos in Shanxi, Altan will definitely take advantage of the situation and send troops. The situation will be critical!"
"Jiang Qingzhi is in Shanxi!" Lu Bing looked at him, "You are my Jinyiwei first!"
"But I am a Ming Dynasty citizen first!"
"Shen Lian, don't challenge my patience!"
Bah!
Shen Lian slammed the door and left.
The room darkened.
Lu Bing suddenly laughed.
"It's good to be in chaos! In chaos, Jiang Qingzhi will either die in Shanxi or come back. What awaits him is a desperate situation."
“Hahahaha!” Lu Bing’s face was grim as he suppressed his laughter. “Why do you, Jiang Qingzhi, get so much attention from His Majesty? I, Lu Bing, have been serving His Majesty since I was a child, and later saved him. Am I not as good as a cousin? I don’t accept it!”
The footsteps were heard again.
"Commander!"
It was Shen Lian's voice.
Lu Bing asked coldly: "What's the matter?"
There seemed to be some relief in Shen Lian's voice.
"Emergency report from Taiyuan Jinyiwei."
"Say!"
"The White Lotus sect demon failed to assassinate Chang Wei Bo outside the post station."
Lu Bing narrowed his eyes, seemingly calm, "Anything else?"
Shen Lian knew that the Jinyiwei commander was anxious deep down, and said, "Then the White Lotus Sect set a trap, and at the cost of five deaths, they were ready to gather people to attack, but they were exposed by Chang Wei Bo, who killed more than 30 White Lotus Sect demons."
(End of this chapter)
