Prime Minister

Chapter 376

There is a verandah room next to the Youying Pavilion, which is decorated with various exquisite imperial objects.This is the place where the official family enjoys calligraphy, painting and books with the accompanying officials, and rests by the way after the official banquet.

Officials in the Song Dynasty all liked calligraphy, painting, calligraphy and literature. Any utensils in this ordinary veranda next to the Yingying Pavilion can be worth the assets of a family in Bianjing if they are sold by the people.

But seeing two servants recklessly sent Zhang Yue into this veranda room, and then locked it immediately, and nailed the windows on all four sides with wooden boards.

Only then did Zhang Yue feel what it means to be a master of the emperor one second and a prisoner in the next second.

It can be described as from heaven to hell.

Zhang Yue was also in a state of confusion at the moment, pretending to be calm, he found a chair with a backrest and sat down in the room. At this moment, he was thinking that the officials appreciated his advice very much just now, and it must not be because he said a few words that angered the king. , causing the officials to faint.

But... But it's such a coincidence, the officials will be fine sooner or later, what can I do at this moment?
If there is really something wrong with the officials, but they just fainted at their own sutra feast, and they say that they are not responsible, who will believe it?

Once this matter gets out, I will not be able to escape the verbal criticism of the civil and military ministers of the Manchu Dynasty. Even if the official family recovers from illness in the future, my official career will be a sad reminder...

It's okay to finish the official career, but I'm most afraid of losing my life. No wonder it is said that being with the king is like a tiger. I was young and ranked first. Smooth, there must be a lot of people who are jealous and jealous of themselves, when the time comes, it will be worse...

It is no one's luck to meet an official and faint on the first day of presiding over the Sutra Banquet.

Zhang Yue took a few long breaths, trying to calm down his chaotic thoughts, it was useless to worry now.

Before the official's condition is clarified, he must be locked up here.

As Minister Zhao Wen, Han Qi's handling method can be described as very decisive and correct. He must block internal and external news, and no one is allowed to leak a word of news from the palace, so as not to cause panic in the Manchu court.

The most terrible thing is that the reserve position is still undecided... Anything can happen at this pass.And as a 'suspect', he was locked in this room, and he might not be able to go anywhere for a while.

The more Zhang thought about it, the panic gradually subsided. Since he was powerless, it was useless to bother him.The only thing is that Shi Qiniang and her elder brother and sister-in-law Zhang Qiu are worried.

When Zhang Yue closed his eyes for a while and opened them, the sun was already in the west, and it happened that he was a little anxious at this moment.

Zhang Yue got up and walked around the room, but there was no clean bucket.

Zhang Yue couldn't help but knocked on the door, and the guard outside asked impatiently, "What are you doing?"

Zhang Yue said: "I want to give Gong!"

The guard said: "I was ordered to detain you in this room. You don't need to leave this room even if you take a step. Why did you mention the word gong?"

"You are not allowed to show respect, so please bring a clean bucket!"

The guard said: "How can there be a clean bucket here? Besides, the doors and windows are locked, how can the clean bucket be handed in?"

Zhang Yue cursed from the bottom of his heart, can you let me scatter in your pants?
Zhang Yue didn't say anything, he also knew that the guards were telling the truth, who would dare to accommodate himself at this time?The guard must be afraid of playing tricks, so he kept a close watch on him.

Zhang Yue walked around the room a few more times, and couldn't hold back any longer. He immediately saw an exquisite Ru kiln imperial vase on an imperial table and couldn't help thinking about it.

But this vase is placed in such a conspicuous position, will it be the daily favorite of the official family?

No, no, this is disrespectful!Can't, can't, absolutely can't.

Zhang Yue raised the vase and put it down hesitantly.

But Zhang Yue thought that if something happened to the officials, then he would definitely be finished. The crime of urinating on a vase would not make his charges worse. , I can't hold back anymore.

Zhang Yue emptied all the scroll paintings in the vase, and immediately untied his belt...

With a shake of his body, Zhang Yuechang sighed, and his five bodies immediately felt comfortable!

Zhang Yue suddenly thought that when he was studying with Guo Lin in Wuxi, he often peed in the basin beside his bed and teased him like this, now...

Zhang Yue put the vase aside, squinted on the chair, and when he opened his eyes, he saw that it was already dark.Zhang Yue walked to the door and saw that no one brought food. Not only was his stomach empty, but his mouth was also parched.

Zhang Yue knocked on the door and asked, the guard outside the door had changed, and the other party said that he didn't have the instructions from Zhongshu, so he didn't dare to bring food and drink to Zhang Yue.

Zhang Yue was speechless for a moment.

Locked in prison, at least there is food and drink, and I have nothing here. Is this the rhythm of dying of thirst and starvation?
Seeing that it was getting dark all around, and there was not even a candle, Zhang Yue finally couldn't help kicking the table leg.

Damn, it hurts!

This night Zhang Yue took off his official hat, closed his clothes and lay down on a chair to rest. He also took off his boots and put his feet on the official desk where he usually writes.

When he was half asleep and half awake, he thought of one thing, the Zhao family's royal family seemed to be in poor health.

The most famous one is the sudden death of Song Taizu after the shadow of the candlelight axe. It is suspected that the emperor of the Song Dynasty had inherited diseases from Taizu, with mania, depression and other symptoms.

For example, Zhao Tingmei, the brother of Taizu Taizong (going crazy, hurting a servant with a small fault), Zhao Yuanzuo, the eldest son of Taizong, and Zhao Yuanyan, the eighth son, all have mental illnesses.

The rest of the princes also did many absurd things or died violently when they were adults. Zhao Congxuan, the grandson of the Taizu, shot and killed the marriage officer, and died by confinement in another house; die.

It is unavoidable when it comes to the emperor. For example, Zhenzong and Renzong have similar diseases, such as strokes that cause speech astringency, aphasia, and even unconsciousness.

And later Yingzong and Shenzong also had this problem.

And today's officials, obviously you are not in good health, you have to torture yourself to participate in some sutra feast, and now it makes him more and more pathetic.

In the early morning of the next day, Zhang Yue rested overnight in the verandah, and when he got up again, it was already early morning.

Zhang Yue thought about it, today is also the time to go home on duty, if Shi Qiniang's brother disappears, what should he do?It must be extremely anxious.

In the evening of this day.

The young Zhao Zhongzhen is heading to Zhangfu with his servant.

Although there was no morning court that day, he saw Wangfu Yishan's expression was serious, and he hurriedly said a few words to his parents.My parents were very serious when they heard this, as if something happened in the palace.

Although Zhao Zhongzhen is young, his heart is like a bright mirror.

He didn't dare to ask his parents, but this time he came to Zhang Yue's middle school to learn calligraphy.He heard that his gentleman had just attended the sutra banquet yesterday, so he must know a lot about the affairs in the palace, so can he hear a little bit from him.

Of course, in order to celebrate her husband's entry into the Sutra banquet, Zhao Zhongzhen also ordered someone to prepare generous gifts.

When he arrived at Zhang Yue's mansion, he took his seat first.

When he was learning calligraphy, Zhang Yuehui asked his nephew Zhangqiu to learn calligraphy with him in line with the principle that teaching one is also teaching, and teaching several is also teaching.

Zhang Yue usually only gave a few pointers, so he asked the two to herd the sheep, leaving Zhang Qiu and Zhao Zhongzhen to practice calligraphy together.

The two gradually chatted, and for some reason Zhang Qiu and Zhao Zhongzhen were very similar in temperament.

As for Zhao Zhongzhen in the palace, his thoughts are more complicated than ordinary people, but the communication between people, especially the communication between peers is relatively weak.At the beginning, he felt that Zhang Yue had some other purpose in letting Zhang Qiu accompany him to study, but later on, he felt that Zhang Qiu was a simple-minded person with a temperament of saying something.

In fact, Zhang Qiu is two years younger than Zhao Zhongzhen, but the two have a friendship between classmates, and they will get along even more in the future.Zhao Zhongzhen has been teaching alone since he was a child. He has no classmates to accompany him to study, or keep a distance if he knows his identity.

But because Zhang Qiu is a classmate, he finally has a little friend to play with. He likes to go to Zhang Yue's mansion to learn calligraphy.

On this day, he waited for a while in Zhangfu's study and met Zhangqiu.

"Brother Zhang!" Zhao Zhongzhen suppressed his joy, and then said: "The copybook I talked to Mr. Guanxiu last time, I read it, it's really good!"

The copybook is in Prince Pu's mansion, if Zhangqiu asks, he will ask his parents for it.

Zhangqiu said listlessly: "Mr. Zhou Dalang, I didn't come here to tell you about this. Mister hasn't let you go yet. I don't know why. I'm afraid I won't be able to teach you calligraphy today."

Zhao Zhongzhen was startled and said: "Maybe there is something delaying it, I will wait any longer. Brother Zhang, this is the plum blossom cake I brought you from Xingliyuan. You have a taste."

After speaking, Zhao Zhongzhen took out the exquisite box from the pen and ink bag with the Four Treasures of the Study on the side.

Zhangqiu heard the words and said happily: "That's great, Mr. Zhou Dalang, you really believe in people."

Zhao Zhongzhen smiled shyly and said, "We're all classmates. You should try it too. I don't know if it suits your taste."

Zhang Qiu held up the crisp box and put it down again with a sigh.

Zhao Zhongzhen asked anxiously: "Why is this plum blossom cake not to your liking?"

"I would have known that I bought apricot blossom cakes." Zhao Zhongzhen couldn't help but blamed himself angrily.

Zhang Qiu shook his head and said: "No, Mr. Zhou Dalang, you have misunderstood. I think that my third uncle never socializes, and after his official retirement, he just goes home to accompany his third aunt. Believe me, I’m afraid nothing will happen.”

Zhao Zhongzhen also wanted to inquire from the bottom of his heart, and he was secretly surprised to hear that Zhang Yue, who was the official of the banquet, hadn't returned all night. Could it be that something serious happened in the palace?

Zhao Zhongzhen patted his chest and said, "Brother Zhang, don't worry, I'll help you find out."

Zhang Qiu was taken aback and asked: "Mr. Zhou Dalang, can you inquire about the affairs in the palace?"

Zhao Zhongzhen panicked, and hurriedly explained: "Brother Zhang, have you forgotten that I live in Xuanpingfang? My family knows many nobles in the palace, let me ask for you."

Hearing this, Zhangqiu said pleasantly: "It's very kind of Mr. Zhou Dalang to help me, I really don't know how to thank you."

Zhao Zhongzhen said a bit shyly: "It's all a matter of duty, aren't we classmates?"

Zhang Qiu smiled happily: "That's right, we are not only classmates but also good friends."

"Good friend!" Zhao Zhongzhen chewed the words and nodded happily.

Zhang Qiu didn't know why Zhao Zhongzhen looked so solemn when the word "good friend" was mentioned.But finally Zhao Zhongzhen said: "Brother Zhang, don't worry, I will take care of your third uncle."

Zhao Zhongzhen completely forgot at this moment that his family was walking on thin ice.

(End of this chapter)