Summer wraps autumn, water keeps wind

Liu Fu was ordered to leave the capital and go to Yizhou to inspect the suspected locust plague. Sure enough, he found clues when he arrived.Liufu didn't see a single fleeing victim, nor did he see any strange things along the way.On the way back to Liufu, I asked to inspect the farmland, but there was no rice in the farmland. The local officials said that the autumn harvest was already past, and the people had harvested the grain and were preparing for the winter at home. It was not wrong to see a few granaries.

Liufu went all the way to Yizhou and before he entered the city, a group of farmers knelt on the side of the road to bless them with rice in their hands. Liufu hurriedly stopped the carriage and went up to offer condolences. The harvest is not good due to the drought, but it’s okay, as long as people who work hard will not be short of food. It’s just that the old, weak, women and children in the village have less food and clothing, but the gentlemen in the state are kind-hearted and start giving. can come."

Liu Fu asked them again: "Then this year's harvest is less than in previous years by how much. How many families in the village are short of food and clothing? Is there any tax reduction or exemption?" , the tax has been halved." Liu Fu nodded, and after a few instructions, he boarded the car and went into the city.

Liufu asked Xu Yukai to get into the car to talk, and he held his sword in his hand and said, "This way into the city seems to be going smoothly, but in fact someone has already taken care of it. The news we heard is far worse than this, that is, only [-]% to [-]% of the harvest has been lost. Then there should be a small group of disaster victims who went out to beg for a living. As a result, they were all rich and prosperous all the way, and there was no report of any difference. Besides, what the official said just now was too good. Came here to take refuge."

Liu Fu nodded and said: "The more this happens, the more weird it is. This king asked Deputy Envoy Li to speed up the delivery of food, grass and silver. There are also people from the school affairs office secretly escorting. If anything happens, you should keep an eye on it." Said yes.

The story was divided into two parts, Du Pin was left in Prince Zhongxuan's mansion in the capital to take care of the inner courtyard, and on official business, he relied on Zhan Shi's Tang paintings.

Tang Hua walked out from the side door of the palace without bringing his servants along, walked into a tea house along the street, and left after a while.Tang Hua only took a few hurried steps when he felt someone following behind him, stopped in a hurry, then turned and walked into the alley.

The man smiled and said, "Mr. Tang wait a moment."

Tang Hua also replied, "Which noble person will meet you?" Tang Hua raised his eyes and saw that it was a half-grown boy, and said, "So it's from Mr. Shi's family."

"Mr. Tang walked so fast. I wanted to stop him at the entrance of the teahouse, but I almost missed him by taking two steps. My family is also nearby. Please meet me, sir."

"I will see you later."

Tang Hua followed the boy into the private room of a tavern, and Shi Shen really leaned on the bar to watch the scenery.Just as Tang Hua was about to meet him, Shi Shen waved his hands and smiled and asked him to sit down and talk.The two exchanged a few words of greeting, and Tang Hua talked about the embarrassment of Prince Xuan's departure from the capital and the fact that he was in charge of the government when he first took charge of the mansion, and repeatedly said that he had to rely on Shi Shen.

Seeing his self-ignorant attitude, Shi Shen said, "Sir, there is no need to be like this. I heard that Mr. was born as a litigator, and he is also quite knowledgeable in the market. He must have heard something when he just entered Yaoyan Teahouse."

Tang Hua said calmly: "Since the lord has asked, the villain should also say it. After all, the lord and my master have a very good relationship." Then he said: "Actually, it's not a big deal. My master has become a mansion, and many Things can be controlled slowly. For example, there are some rumors that are unfavorable to the master, and the slaves should calm down for the master earlier."

Shi Shen said with a smile: "Prince Xuan's style comment is indeed different from before, and upright and upright words are becoming more and more popular."

Tang Hua nodded and said: "My master is an upright person. It's just that those people who didn't see the master's kindness in the past spread some untrue remarks." After saying that, he said with a smile: "Look, my lord, my master never even had a book boy. How could he be good to Longyang? It's just that the master is handsome, so it's inevitable that he will share the same worries with Chang Gong."

Shi Shen laughed and said: "If you want to say that, Hua Kuang should have such a bad habit?"

Tang Hua also laughed and said, "How can a literati's flair be considered a vice?"

Shi Shen waved his hand and said: "That's not necessary. I invited you here today because I know that you have heard something. What do you think?"

"Just old news trivia, not taken seriously."

"I invited Mr. here today not to force questions, but to show my heart."

Tang Hua took a sip of tea and smiled without saying a word.

Shi Shen said: "Hua Kuang admired Prince Xuan's demeanor when he was in his hometown. Since he came to Beijing, the prince has treated me with kindness and kindness. Besides His Majesty, the person I admire most is Prince Xuan."

"Since my lord said so, I have no choice but to ask my lord on behalf of my lord, if Prince Xuan's mansion and Prince Yi's mansion both invite you to talk about poetry and drama, I don't know how you will choose?"

"Prince Yi doesn't like to have fun with others, so he probably won't be like that. If he does, he should follow Prince Xuan's will according to the seniority and inferiority."

Tang Hua smiled and said: "That's right, that's right, Lord Yi has always been glorious, and he would never do anything like giving away a child molestation actor. If there is any dishonorable thing, it will be that old fox surnamed Jiang." Tang Hua said with a smile. Hua smiled again and said: "The villain has some friendship with that Mr. Jiang, it's just a joke, adults don't take it to heart."

Shi Shen also said with a smile: "Ordinary people can't afford to raise a child molestation actor. It's even more inconvenient if you take it with you when you go out. It can be seen that it's a joke."

Tang Hua said calmly: "If you raise them outside, no one else will know. They are both high-ranking officials and nobles. Isn't it easy to raise two people?"

"Sir, you can check it out. Many things that have disappeared are fabricated by shadowy people to stir up the situation."

"Exactly, who hasn't raised a few actors yet? The master once redeemed a few people from the old low status, and the villain is going to get rid of them while the master is away. We must not let them ruin the master's reputation."

"Sir is overly cautious."

Tang Hua got up and saluted and said: "Since I met the lord today, I will understand what the lord thinks, and the villain will tell the truth to the master. It's just that the master is in a difficult situation now, and the rumors between the government and the opposition cannot be reversed for a while. I am afraid that someone who is interested will take the lord By making a fuss about my master, I have acquired masculinity towards those who are most jealous of the royal family. A villain is also afraid of giving people a handle when he inquires about the secrets of an adult, so he is very cautious."

When Shi Shen saw that he had finally spoken the truth, he said: "Hua Kuang has always done things openly. Although he admires the second master in his heart, he is by no means a frivolous prodigal, and he will not deceive others with double-faced tricks. Besides, Hua Kuang has his own righteousness in his heart and does not stick to it. The nickname is Xiaojie." Tang Hua was slightly taken aback, then bowed and left.

The boy sent Tang Hua away, Shi Shen came out after him, and the boy said: "Then Tang Hua is very powerful, since he took over Prince Xuan's residence, the prince's reputation has changed drastically, I used to think that the second master was just relying on the favor of the Holy One and was useless Vase, there are many disciples who turn to him now, and they all say that the second master is righteous and forthright. It is said that Tang Hua taught the second master how to behave, how to treat people, and how to treat others to have the current situation."

Shi Shen said: "Aren't you afraid of getting me into trouble if you say this outside?" The boy said: "I control the sky and the earth but I can't control people's mouths. My lord, look at the people on the road who haven't talked about court affairs?"

Shi Shen said: "The words just now reminded me of the rumors of the third master, saying that Jiang Shen was Jiang Ziya who descended to earth, how to use finger-counting spells to pave the way for the third master, and now the third master is getting more and more popular. In fact, when we saw that Jiang Shen returned Not one nose and one mouth, it can be seen that the gossip is really ridiculous."

Shi Shen said again: "Ah Sui, Tang Hua went to Yaoyan Tea House to find out about the fact that the third master met me before he came to Beijing, and it fell into our ears impartially. Who set up the trap?"

A Sui said: "My lord, let's go to that teahouse and have a look. I've heard that there are mixed fish and dragons there. It's the best place to get news." Shi Shen smiled and said: "It doesn't matter who it is, we should go there to listen to books."

Shishen went all the way to Yaoyan Tea House. This place is different from other places. It is built like a turret. It is much taller than other street buildings in the city, with a height of three floors.The first floor is the largest, divided into two parts, chatting and having fun while talking and singing.There are private rooms on the second floor, where you can listen to storytelling downstairs or discuss matters in the private room.The third floor is not open to individual visitors. It is said that only those who are recommended by acquaintances can enter, and they exchange secrets in the private room.

Shi Shen actually knew that this kind of place was not so mysterious, it was a place to spread public opinion, as long as the money was in place, he dared to spread any rumors, and of course he could suppress some rumors.

Shi Shen randomly found a seat in the lobby, thinking that he was just a small official who had just been conferred a Hanlin bachelor, so he didn't need to put on any official airs.Seeing many people chatting, Shi Shen ordered tea to listen.

Only one person said: "This time, the second master is not the same as before. Since the third master came to Beijing, the title of the most noble son in the world may not belong to him."

"What is the most expensive son in the world, a title that has never been seen before, and it came out of nowhere. You are fighting and fighting, I don't recognize it."

"If you want to say that, the uncle is the real son, so what are they?"

"Well, speaking of it, these three masters are indeed nobles, but when you look at it carefully, the third master is even more different. After all, they earned their titles by themselves, not by royal blood. You can see this flood. That's a man of great ability."

"That is to say, they are all young men, but he is the most mature and stable, and you also saw the scene when he first entered Beijing. The uncle and the second master deliberately made many actions to make things difficult for him, but he was not panicked at all. Poor, it's really impressive." Distressed."

"Nonsense, the royal orthodoxy of the uncle and the second master can be slandered by you? The third master relied on the Yi family background to enter Beijing and became the king of Yi. His virtue is not worthy, and sooner or later he will climb high and fall hard."

"That's right. I see that the second master is the most precious son in the world. This time the locust plague must have been handled very well. The third master managed to calm the flood by relying on the Yi family. Speaking of the first emperor's love for the second master, he said that he had moved Prince Chu's thoughts."

"It's just nonsense! The uncle is the eldest son and the first son. He is the only beauty in the world. How can the bastard compare it?"

"Oh, gentlemen, don't fight over all these things. The three of you are noble masters, each with their own strengths, and they are all excellent."

"Let's go aside for those who are kind. The most noble son in the world is my third master. You don't know how he was bullied by his brothers in Chudi, and now he is squeezed out by two brothers with different surnames who don't pay attention to him. He is full of talent, full of blood and loyalty. , I am really jealous of talents."

"Speaking of it, what kind of third master is he? The serious third master is in Yudi. Where did the third master of Chu come from?"

"Yes, yes, the love between the uncle and the second master is stronger than that of gold. It is the fate of growing up together. The two supported each other to make this foundation. What does it have to do with the third master? I don't recognize the most noble son in the world, I only recognize Wutong Qiu Yu is a couple."

"Tong Yinji, excellent! Create a prosperous world together!"

"Hey, where's the actor's accent? Now, those low-brow things can be preached here at will? They're all things that sluts only listen to and watch. You guys might as well go to the garden to chat, why bother talking here? ears."

"Although we can talk freely, there is no need to mention the old cliché. The second master is no longer living in the palace. The uncle and him are just ordinary brothers."

"People who have fought for the throne, there is no brotherhood, they are all pretending, otherwise, why would the second master be removed from the jade plate? The Yi family has a lot of troops and power, and the three of them will fight for it sooner or later. I think the relationship between the three masters is just like that."

Shi Shen laughed aloud when he heard this, and said, "Brothers, how do you say that you are so swearing? It seems like you have seen the three masters."

A person turned around and said, "Why haven't I seen it? The second master went to his farm to condolences to the tenants a few days ago. I saw him from a distance by the side of the road while driving some fresh food. He is a very handsome man."

"That's right. Didn't the uncle accept the people's kowtows on the city tower? I bowed twice."

"And the third master..."

Shi Shen said: "It's nothing, it's just interesting. Besides, aren't you afraid of getting killed when you talk about the nobles in the court?"

"My lord, don't you know that I can't use words as a prison according to the rules of the court? We are all literati, and we didn't mention the name of the official position. Besides, there were people outside who mentioned their real names in the past. Now we are discussing with the uncle, the second master, and the third master. It's just a small talk."

"The official masters also come and go frequently at this time, and the official servants and court attendants also come to listen to the music and chat. These words are nothing serious."

Shi Shen took the teacup and drank it down, only smiled and said, "Interesting, interesting."