Chongzhen Wiretapping System

Chapter 297
When Zhang Pu was a little bit unable to step down, suddenly several people broke in.

When he heard the movement, he looked up and couldn't help being slightly stunned.Because he recognizes these people, isn't it the Dongchang Fan who has been guarding him all the time, why is he wearing ordinary clothes?
These Dongchang Fan servants in plain clothes ignored him and walked directly to Jiang Dong. Among them, the leader said with a hint of admiration: "There is indeed someone at the street corner, as long as it is a scholar Those who are dressed up will stop them from questioning and persuade them to go back."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Pu suddenly realized, and at the same time breathed a sigh of relief.

No wonder!Otherwise, with his own status, talent and reputation, how could no one come?

When he was about to drink and ask for details excitedly, he heard the Dongchang servant go on to report to Jiang Dong: "However, after observing for a while, there are actually very few literati who come here!"

As soon as Zhang Pu heard this, he was struck by lightning, and the smile he had just shown was cut off.

It can be seen that this news hit him hard.He has always been quite confident about his status and his talents.Otherwise, it would be impossible for him to make Zhou Yanru, the chief assistant who was going to be helped up, to be his puppet in the original history.

"How did this happen? Why did this happen? Why didn't they come..."

Seeing that Zhang Pu was hit hard and looked a little out of control, Jiang Dong waved his hand to make Yi Cheng retreat.

After waiting for a while, he said to Zhang Pu: "My lord, don't worry too much. Maybe there are other intersections, and some people are dissuading you from letting your guests come over."

Hearing this, Zhang Pu seemed to have caught a life-saving straw. He looked at Jiang Dong, filled with hope, nodded repeatedly and said: "What you said makes sense, it must be so. I don't know who is so bold, You dare to go against this official, you must find out who is stopping people from coming..."

Seeing his aggressive appearance, Jiang Dong had no choice but to remind him not to be impatient, and at the same time said to him: "Don't worry, my lord. I'll send someone to investigate, and there will be results soon."

Hearing this, Zhang Pu finally calmed down a bit, nodded and said, "Then I'll have to work!"

When he said this, he said it for the first time in all sincerity, which he had never thought of before.

When it was getting dark, still no one came.Regarding this, Zhang Pu could only comfort himself in his heart. It wasn't that the person he invited didn't come, but that he was intercepted halfway.

When I go back to Dongchang to find out, I must give those who deliberately embarrass themselves a good look!

At about this time, the plainclothes servants sent by Jiang Dong to investigate also came back.Naturally, they reported to Jiang Dong, but Zhang Pu could hear it because he was nearby.

"My lord, I have heard some news about Zhang Xunyan."

"Zhang Xunyong wants to investigate the matter of exempting quotas for officials and gentry, as well as the matter of urging the payment of owed taxes. After the news spread to Jiangnan, those literati gathered together, and there were many criticisms of Zhang Xunyong..."

Zhang Pu listened silently at the side, and he was also expecting this in his heart, so he was not surprised.

"Some of them spoke harshly, saying that Zhang Xunyan forgot how famous he was when he climbed to the top. If they hadn't praised him, Zhang Xunyan was born of a lowly maidservant, how could he be famous in the world... "

The fan servant who spoke seemed to know that something was wrong when he said this, so he turned to look at Zhang Pu who was beside him, and explained sincerely: "These are the original words, the villain is telling the truth to the front, please forgive me !"

Zhang Pu was already angry when he heard this, but he didn't like to get angry with this fan, but nodded with a livid face to show that he didn't care.

What is Zhang Pu most concerned about?It is he who cares most about his birth, because this is the eternal pain in his heart.

Since he was a child, Zhang Pu has been constantly humiliated because of his humble background.It is precisely for this reason that he studies hard and strives to stand out, to show those who look down on him that Zhang Pu, although he is not born well, can still make a difference!
Now that he has won the Jinshi, he has become an imperial envoy, and he went south to patrol the area. Just like that, he didn't expect that someone would dare to use his background to humiliate him. It would be strange if he wasn't angry!

After explaining about the service, and getting Zhang Pu's understanding, he turned around again and continued to report to Jiang Dong.

"Those people said that Fushe was not owned by Zhang Xunyong alone. Since he thought it was unjust, don't blame them for turning against him. Yesterday they could promote Zhang Xunyong to represent Fushe, so today they can support another person."

"My subordinates have found out that there is a new saying among the scholars in the south of the Yangtze River, saying that the fourth son of Jinling is also called the fourth son of Fushe..."

Hearing this, Zhang Pu's face had already turned into that of Bao Gong, so he suddenly interrupted and asked, "Which four?"

When Fan Yi heard this, he turned his head to look at him, and replied: "Gaocheng is taking the initiative to open up frontiers, Tongcheng Fang Yizhi, Yixing Chen Zhenhui, and Shangqiu Hou Fangyu."

In the original history, these four people were indeed known as the "Four Young Masters of Fushe", but they would not become famous until Zhang Pu died.However, on this plane, it was because of the butterfly effect that someone who cared about her was named in advance.

Naturally, Zhang Pu had heard of the reputation of these four people, and knowing these four people was indeed knowledgeable.What makes Zhang Pu feel a little jealous is that these four people are all the sons of officials and eunuchs, and they are much better than him.

After answering Zhang Pu's question, Fan Yan turned back and continued to report the news to Jiang Dong.

"Those people on the street dissuaded those who came, saying that Governor Zhang was going to ask them for money this time, and whoever asked for more money could come."

The invitations issued by Zhang Pu are of course at least at the level of a scholar or above.As for the scholar, there are preferential treatment.That's what those people said.

Zhang Pu frowned when he heard this, and before he had time to get angry, he heard Fan Yan go on to say: "Also, they told those who came over that two of the eight beauties of the Qinhuai River are now here in Yangzhou, and Qian Qianyi After chasing it, last night, it was temporarily decided to hold a poetry tea party this afternoon. Therefore, when those people heard about it, they all went to Qian Qianyi's side."

Qian Qianyi is the leader of the Donglin Party and the leader of the poetry circle. Whether it is seniority or talent, he is not comparable to Zhang Pu, a rising star.

But the only thing is that Qian Qianyi was dismissed by the court at this time, and he was just an ordinary citizen.That's why, when Fanyao mentioned him, he didn't show any respect and just called him by name.

On Zhang Pu's side, however, there are imperial envoys patrolling places. In terms of official status, they are going to overwhelm Qian Qianyi.

However, it was obvious that the literati gathered on the side of Yangzhou Mansion did not sell Zhang Pu's account, and went to support Qian Qianyi's side one after another.

On the spur of the moment, hold a poetry tea party at the same time as yourself!Zhang Pu thought in his heart, how could he not know, this was definitely intentional, just to save his face!
Thinking of this, Zhang Pu couldn't help being extremely angry: "A man lives for a breath, and a Buddha fights for a stick of incense. These people are so disrespectful to him, and even deliberately want to lose his face. This makes him feel worse than killing him!"

So that next, he didn't hear what Fan Yan was still saying, and he felt that his anger was getting stronger and stronger. Suddenly, he shouted loudly: "Go, if this is the case, I will go there Look at Qian Qianyi's poetry tea party!"

If it were normal times, it would be absolutely impossible for him to call out Qian Qianyi directly, at least he would have to have a respectful title.But at this time, he not only called his name directly, but even implied anger.

When Jiang Dong heard this, he couldn't help but feel happy. It seems that the emperor's strategy is a conspiracy. As long as Zhang Pu is allowed to go south, no matter whether he wants to or not, he will be rejected by those corrupt officials. In the end, Zhang Pu and those who originally supported him against people.

Seeing Zhang Pu walking away, he hurriedly stepped forward, stopped Zhang Pu and said, "Zhang Xunyan, they are in Fengyue place, according to the law of Ming Dynasty, officials are not allowed to go."

Although there is indeed such a rule, it has long been completely forgotten.Only Jiang Dong, who was born as a refugee, still remembered this rule as the head of the Dongchang stall.

Zhang Pu was slightly taken aback when he heard this, but Jiang Dong immediately said again: "If you must go, you can change into casual clothes and go."

Seeing Zhang Pu like this, he definitely wanted to find trouble with Qian Qianyi.According to the emperor's wishes, they had better be able to conflict.Therefore, he didn't intend to stop him, so he gave Zhang Pu an idea, at least on the bright side.Otherwise, Zhang Pu would wear an official robe and go to the Fengyue place. Given the background of offending people, he would definitely be impeached by the censor.

Zhang Pu understood Jiang Dong's good intentions, but still insisted, and said without hesitation: "As a patrol censor, I have the duty to picket local officials. Now I heard that some local officials are drinking and having fun in Fengyue place. How can I let them corrupt the court's morals! You don't need to change your official uniforms, just go like this, I want to see how many officials are bold enough to break the law and discipline!"

Jiang Dong couldn't help being taken aback when he heard this, he didn't even think of this, he didn't expect Zhang Pu to find an excuse without blinking his eyes.He is very strong!
If he went over in plain clothes, it would mean that he lost his status as an imperial envoy, and he would be writing poems and composing poems with equal status. strong.

It can be seen from this that the words and deeds of those people have obviously touched Zhang Pu's rebellious scales, so that he was so furious.

Hehe, these scholars either don't do it, and once they do, they will be more sinister than people like themselves!
Thinking of this, Jiang Dong immediately clasped his fists and said, "Follow your lord's wishes!"

After finishing speaking, he immediately said to his subordinates: "Did you hear that, call the brothers and do something!"

"Obey!" The fan servants were all masters who were not afraid of big things. After hearing this, they responded with a bang, and then immediately started to gather.

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The most famous place for love and moon in Yangzhou Prefecture is the Qiuyue Pavilion, which occupies a large area in the city.Not only is the environment well arranged here, but more importantly, the old bustard here is a person who knows how to manage, and the backstage is also strong, and the girls under him are all beautiful and talented.Therefore, it has become a gathering place for literati and poets in Yangzhou Prefecture.

This time, the bustard paid a lot of money, contacted Ying Tianfu, and invited Li Xiangjun and Liu Rushi, the second of the eight beauties of Qinhuai, to hold an oiran contest.

It just so happened that Qian Qianyi was dismissed from office and returned to his hometown. This old man was always in love with flowers and had been chasing after Liu Rushi.

And Li Xiangjun, as a romantic woman of the same reputation, naturally has his followers, and he also came here with him.

At this time, outside the Qiuyue Pavilion, one could faintly hear the sound of silk and bamboo coming from inside, as well as the loud applause of those literati and poets, and of course, the delicate voices of some women.Just outside, you can feel how lively it is here.

Because there were too many people, the poetry tea party here was held in the largest Chunnuan Building in Qiuyue Pavilion.Qian Qianyi, who already had half-white hair and beard, was sitting in the first seat. Beside him was a petite and beautiful woman; and beside him was a young handsome man with a handsome appearance. Qian Qianyi's grandson.But now, the two people with a big age difference are drinking and having fun together, and they are also accompanied by a beautiful woman.

Each of them had a smile on their faces, some were drinking and eating, some were teasing the women around them, and some were talking to each other.The atmosphere is very warm.

Suddenly, a man dressed as a scribe outside rushed in and said loudly, "It's past time over there, and there's no one left, hahaha..."

Although he didn't specify where it was, all the people present knew where he was pointing, and couldn't help laughing.

The young man beside Qian Qianyi was also happy. He immediately raised his cup and said to Qian Qianyi who was talking to Liu Rushi: "Mr. Yu Shan gave us a big sigh of relief for this poetry tea party. Happy, happy, student Let me offer you a toast, let me do it first!"

Seeing him do it all, the crowd waited and immediately applauded loudly.Qian Qianyi was also smiling, and said with a smile: "It's just a good man, he doesn't know the heights of the heavens and the earth, so he should be taught a lesson."

He is qualified to say this. Back then, he was a top three Jinshi, and was awarded the editorship of the Imperial Academy.And even in terms of being an official, he has been a minister of the Ministry of Rites, and he has been on the cabinet recommendation list.No matter from which aspect, he is better than Zhang Pu.At most, he is older than Zhang Pu, but this has also become the capital for him to rely on his old age to sell his old age.

Speaking of this, he looked at the young man beside him, and said with a smile: "You, Chaozong, are talented and knowledgeable at a young age. According to this old man, you are far superior to that person. If you want me to tell you, Fushe It's up to you young people to take the lead!"

Chaozong is the character of Hou Fangyu, one of the four sons of Fushe.This young man is naturally Hou Fangyu who worked for the Manchu Qing later generations.

(End of this chapter)