Chapter 971 The famous prostitute went south
During the Ming Dynasty, officials and celebrities all had a hobby, which was to maintain good diplomatic relations with foreign countries, as if this would show their carefree and carefree nature.
When Jiang Qingzhi and Xia Yan talked about this, they said that the monastery was originally a pure land, and the purpose of becoming a monk was to get away from the troubles of the world. But at that time, there were many poet monks in the monastery, and they were friends with dignitaries and had close contacts.
The two sides come and go, the dignitaries use this to raise their profile, and the outsiders use this to make a name for themselves. From then on, there are constant invitations and visitors. Are the outsiders bored and lonely? Go to hell!
How can this person be considered an outsider? His desire for fame and fortune is even more intense than those in the secular world.
Another hobby of celebrities was to travel with prostitutes.
What do you mean?
When celebrities travel, they must be accompanied by beauties. It is true that these people have beauties at home, but first, the flowers in their homes are not as fragrant as wild flowers, and second, the beauties in their homes are not famous!
Do you really think that celebrities take prostitutes with them when they travel just for that purpose, to get some free time, or to do some good deeds?
Not also!
When traveling with a prostitute, one is attracted by her fame.
The so-called famous prostitute must be someone with a sharp gaze. I think, these celebrities use us to become famous, so we can also use them to get ahead, right?
Therefore, any famous prostitute would have to be invited three or four times, even if she was invited by a famous scholar, before finally going out with her pipa in her arms and her face half covered.
As a result, the celebrity became more and more famous.
The prostitute's reputation...and business became better and better.
It's a win-win.
The most famous prostitutes in the Ming Dynasty were in Qinhuai River.
Whenever dusk falls, pleasure boats slowly sail out on the Qinhuai River, with colorful lights, clinking glasses and constant laughter.
The aroma of wine, meat, cosmetics...intoxicated the Qinhuai River and the Ming Dynasty.
Celebrities and wealthy people come from all over the world to visit the Qinhuai River, making it crowded with people every day. The prostitutes are doing very well, especially the famous prostitutes. You can't even see them without an appointment.
Dozens of prostitutes suddenly came down the Qinhuai River in a mighty force. For a moment, the guests stood on the bank of the Qinhuai River, looking up at the sky in silence.
What about people?
people!
We’ll be in Huating soon.
Jiang Qingzhi was stunned. "Who did it?"
Xu Wei just analyzed in a low voice the astonishing nature of this move. Jiang Qingzhi pondered over it and felt that even someone with such power in Nanjing could not do such a thing.
Nan Mei smiled and said, "It's the Duke of Wei. It's funny to say that the steward of the Duke of Wei's family came to me and told me about this matter. I felt it was inappropriate as soon as I heard it. Those famous prostitutes have customers every day and will definitely not go south.
But since Wei has made it public, I have to give it a try anyway.
Just like that, oh my! Master, you can't think of those famous prostitutes anymore! When they heard that I was going to see Long Wilbur, they left the guests aside one by one without waiting for me to invite them, and they wished they could fly over with wings. "
Even though he had been influenced by later generations for a long time, these words still made Jiang Qingzhi feel a little elated.
Xu Wei whispered, "My Lord, this move by Duke Wei... must be a gesture of goodwill."
Jiang Qingzhi nodded, but he had a doubt. Since Xu Chengzong chose to surrender, why did he do this?
It's redundant.
……
In Nanjing City, Xu Chengzong, mentioned by Jiang Qingzhi, was looking relieved at this moment.
In the study, Sun Qi waved his fan and said with a smile: "Who would have thought that His Majesty would be so concerned about Chang Wei Bo. Fortunately, the Duke changed his mind before this, otherwise..." He bowed to the outside, "It can be seen that this is the protection of the spirits of the Dukes of all generations in heaven!"
"Come here." Xu Chengzong called the man and ordered, "Go to the temple to add incense oil."
"Yes."
Xu Chengzong sighed, "I thought this matter could bring some benefits, but I didn't expect His Majesty to have such an attitude. To be honest, I still feel a chill down my spine at this moment, and I am terrified. If I hadn't bowed my head at that time... the thunder would not be far away. I am afraid that the Duke of Wei's Mansion would have been defeated by me."
Not long after Jiang Qingzhi went south to Songjiang Prefecture, an envoy from the capital came. He was a eunuch. The eunuch went to the Duke's Mansion to meet Xu Chengzong alone.
I don't know what the eunuch said, but after they left, Xu Chengzong called Sun Qi over again and again. When Sun Qi came, the Duke was already drinking by himself, his face flushed.
——Your Majesty has sent a message that if the trip of Lord Changwei is inappropriate, the Duke of Wei can go to the capital to take up his post.
The Duke of Wei's family has been based in Nanjing for many years and has connections in the south.
Going to Beijing to take up a post... Don't be ridiculous. The old playboy Zhu Xizhong has held the title of the most powerful man in the north for many years. When Xu Chengzong went to Beijing, he had no choice but to bow his head.
Moreover, if he doesn't expand his network of contacts in Beijing, it won't be long before his connections in the south abandon him and look for another supporter.
For example, the newly appointed military garrison commander.
Later, Xu Chengzong in Beijing not only faced suppression from the powerful in the capital, but also had to face the wrath of Emperor Jiajing.
My cousin is heading south, and you, Xu Chengzong, not only don't cooperate, but you even dare to trip him up in secret?
What position? Guard the tomb!
In just ten years, the Duke of Wei's Mansion will fall into ruin.
Of course, these top dignitaries will remain dormant for a while, and after the new emperor ascends the throne, they will show their loyalty and most likely make a comeback.
But sorry.
No matter who the next emperor is, he will be Jiang Qingzhi's disciple.
Also the eldest nephew.
It is said that the relationship between the three uncles and nephews is very close.
You bullied my cousin and now you still dream of turning the tables?
Look at the thunder in my palm!
After being suppressed by two generations of emperors, the line of Duke Wei could be declared completely decadent.
Xu Chengzong informed Sun Qi of the messenger's intention. Even Sun Qi, such a talented person, looked gloomy and terrified.
Then Sun Qi said, "Although the Duke has come to his senses, he still made a mistake. Your Majesty... is a man who doesn't tolerate nagging. If he knows about it, even if he doesn't act now, he will find an opportunity to make the Duke pay the price later."
Xu Chengzong woke up from his ecstasy when he heard it. The two discussed it and finally decided to make amends.
But how to make up for it?
Giving money, isn't this just giving Jiang Qingzhi an eye drop? Once people know about it, the scholars in the capital and the south will be ecstatic and frantically impeach Jiang Qingzhi for taking bribes.
After much thought, Sun Qi, a frequent visitor to Qinhuai River, came up with an idea.
Jiang Qingzhi's trip to Songjiang Prefecture this time will inevitably lead to a stalemate, and blood may even be shed. After the fighting, there must be some appeasement, right? The atmosphere is very important.
It's about livening up the situation.
Sun Qi suggested getting a group of famous prostitutes from the Qinhuai River to go south to Songjiang Prefecture to work with Jiang Qingyi, one civil and one military, to ease the atmosphere.
"The Duke said that the Earl was decisive in killing, but this was ultimately an internal matter of the Ming Dynasty. If it got bloody... it would cause a lot of criticism. These women are quite famous in the south. When they came to Songjiang Prefecture, the atmosphere naturally came alive."
A strong dragon cannot defeat a local snake!
Let these famous prostitutes act as lubricant!
Jiang Qingzhi touched his chin and said, "Go back and tell Duke Wei, I appreciate your kindness."
The visitor was the steward of the Duke of Wei's mansion. Hearing this, he could not help but say happily, "The Duke said that if the Earl likes them, he can take a few of them in. If he can take them away, he can take them all away."
Hey!
Jiang Qingzhi was speechless.
Could he bring dozens of famous prostitutes from the south back to Beijing?
Xu Chengzong must be teasing him!
Well, it’s not a bad thing to liven up the atmosphere.
Jiang Qingzhi handed the matter over to Xu Wei, but before he left the house, the famous prostitutes arrived.
The capital of Songjiang Prefecture is in Huating. Songjiang is prosperous and Huating City is not small.
At the north gate, the defenders who had just been beaten by Jiang Qingzhi stood upright, fearing that they would give the famous Ming general who was said to kill without blinking an eye an excuse to attack them.
"There's a convoy coming." Someone on the top of the city wall shouted, "Fuck! What a big convoy! They must be fat sheep!"
The soldiers guarding the city had the hardest job. Not only were they exposed to the sun and rain, but once something happened they would be thrown out as scapegoats by their superiors.
It's so hard, either you're lazy or you're trying to get something for free.
Merchants traveling back and forth were the favorite targets of these officers and soldiers.
The merchant came to a strange place and was threatened by the soldiers. How could he resist? He had no choice but to pay money to avoid disaster.
To be honest, a caravan of more than a hundred carts is rare.
The captains under the city were tempted, but then they sighed, "Don't be so impulsive!"
The subordinates sighed, and no one dared to express dissatisfaction.
An old soldier said, "The killer is in the city. As long as he is here, we will behave ourselves. I tell you..." He said to the soldiers seriously, "It is said that he killed a general in the north during the war. That is the north. The officers and soldiers of the nine frontiers are unruly, but under the command of this Lord, they dare not act rashly. Let's not bring trouble to the centurions."
The captain sighed and nodded to the old soldier, "Cheer up for the time being, and wait... After that person leaves, we can continue to have fun."
"Captain, apart from the grain carts, caravans with more than a hundred carts are not common in recent years. And they are heading south. Where are they going? Are they going to the sea?" someone asked.
"There are many people in the southeast who go out to sea privately, but anyone who dares to go out to sea has someone behind him. We can't afford to offend them!" There was envy in the captain's eyes. As far as he knew, the officers and soldiers in the southeast would have a considerable income every year, and these incomes came from those who went out to sea to trade privately.
"coming."
When everyone looked up, they saw a long convoy coming towards them.
"There are cavalry!"
Dozens of cavalrymen galloped ahead and reined in their horses outside the city gate. The leader was actually a deputy captain, who looked down at the captains. "Is Long Wei Bo in the city?"
The captain stood up straight subconsciously, "Yes."
The deputy captain dismounted and said, "Take me to see Chief Wilbur. Also," he turned around and pointed at the convoy, "Tell your men to stay away and don't get yourself into trouble."
"Yes." The captain responded quickly, but he was becoming more and more puzzled in his heart, wondering what was loaded on those carts that made the deputy captain so serious.
He sent someone to take the deputy captain to Jiang Qingzhi's residence, while he himself stayed behind cautiously.
"The convoy has stopped."
The convoy stopped about a hundred steps in front of the city gate.
The curtains were opened one after another, and charming faces appeared out of the carriage.
Looking at Huating City curiously.
"Is this Hua Ting?"
"Not very big."
"I don't know where Long Wilbur is either."
"Didn't they say that Lord Changwei had given the local tyrants in Songjiang Prefecture a warning? They are probably trying the case in the city now!"
"..."
The centurion stared at these beauties in amazement, "This is..."
"Oh! The one you've been waiting for is finally here, hurry up. Hurry into the city." Nan Mei came.
The young ladies complained that their whole bodies were sore from the long ride, or that they had not eaten or lived well along the way, so they wanted to find a place to rest.
Nan Mei persuaded these girls to calm down and then went into the city.
Arrived at Jiang Qingzhi’s residence.
Jiang Qingzhi was talking to the deputy captain in the front yard.
"…Songjiang Prefecture sent a fast horse to Nanjing to deliver the news. Upon learning that Lord Earl had won the first battle, the Duke was overjoyed and got drunk. He said that it was indeed Lord Earl. This method was impressive. This humble official finally managed to get the opportunity to go south this time, and I am willing to obey Lord Earl's orders!"
The deputy captain looked at Jiang Qingzhi with a fiery gaze.
At this time, dozens of prostitutes came in.
Nanmei pointed at Jiang Qingzhi, and these famous prostitutes with clear eyes and eyebrows bowed.
"Slave, meet the uncle!"
Jiang Qingzhi: “…”
(End of this chapter)
