Delong

Chapter 123 Going to the Forest (2)

A small feast to suppress the shock, a little indulgence, a little drunk talk, a little heart-to-heart talk, it was probably full of belly distension, and they each dispersed before midnight.

The next day, Qin Bao had to go to Jing'an TV to report again—everything happened in a hurry yesterday, the so-called handover was actually only done by Zhang Xing, and the rest, from Bai Yousi down, had to go back again.

Correspondingly speaking, it was Zhang Xing, who had already been promoted to the black ribbon because of his outstanding meritorious service, and was transferred to the Fusi of Xizhen, where he was appointed as the deputy general inspector of Fulongwei.

But this morning, seeing that nothing happened, Vice Changjian Zhang couldn't help hesitating... He wanted to go to Li Ding to inquire about the news of the government and the public and the limelight, and he also wanted to go to Beishi to ask Yan Qing about the realization of those calligraphy and paintings, but after much deliberation, After all, it was decided to go ahead and go to Xiyuan to implement the organizational relationship before the turmoil of last night dissipated, so as to avoid unnecessary incidents.

So, before noon, he left the door with the documents and seals given by Uncle Cao Huang yesterday, ready to go to Xiyuan.

Theoretically, Xiyuan is just the back garden and hunting ground of Ziwei Palace.But in fact, everyone knows that because there are too many functional buildings in Ziwei Palace, there are Mingtang, Tongtian Tower, Nanya, Beiya, Donggong, Xuanwu City, Cangcheng, Baocheng, etc., and so on. The inner palace is usually not suitable for living, so the pilgrim and his queen, several grandsons, princes, and princesses basically often stay in Xiyuan.

Even the elder sister of this saint, the last empress dowager of the previous dynasty and the eldest princess of the current dynasty, also had her own palace in Xiyuan.

According to Sima Zheng's reminder, Zhang Xingben could go out of the city first, and then enter directly through the gate of Xiyuan, which is the most convenient way.However, Zhang Sanlang hadn't seen Ziwei Palace yet, so he had to go another way.

Go out of Chengfufang Xifang Gate, pass Chengfu Gate but not enter, but walk along the north bank of Luoshui River, walk to the Zuoye Gate in the south of Ziwei Palace and enter... This is the most common way for officials to enter and leave Ziwei Palace One door, because after entering, it is not Da Nei, but the three provinces commonly known as Nan Ya.

In other words, it is because the buildings of the three central provinces are all located in the south of Ziwei Palace, south of Da Nei, and there is a unified collegiate house, so Nanya has become synonymous with the chief ministers.

All platforms, ministries, monasteries, prisons, and even envoys of local officials all come here to hand in homework.

Therefore, there was no problem at this step, Zhang Xing walked in easily with the flow, and began to enjoy the scenery of Nanya along the way:
This is the office gallery of Zhongshu Province, where many orders were actually drafted; that is the office of Shangshu Sheng, which is the place where homework is collected, and the flow of people is the largest; suddenly, the building that occupies the largest area is far away. The smell is tangy, but it is not an office, but the famous Nanya kitchen, and it is said that the food in it is the most high-end in the world.

As for the house under the gate, I couldn't find it no matter how hard I searched, instead I was walking, when I suddenly heard the officials beside me talking, knowing that the courtyard in front of me is where the ministers discuss affairs, select officials, and govern the world, so I walked away in embarrassment ...No way, Uncle Cao, Zhang Zuocheng, and Bai Shangshu are probably arguing inside...Who knows if the great master, the master, etc. will notice him at a glance?
So, Zhang Heishou passed the few remaining buildings in Nanya without looking sideways, turned north at the west end of the road, and came to the road between Da Nei and Baocheng, and was immediately stopped by people... I didn't have time to take a peek at Ouchi.

But there is no way, theoretically speaking, this road is still outside the inner circle, but he is really an "outsider" on the whole road, and the rest of the people are either eunuchs or Jin Wuwei, and they have even seen palace ladies.

It would be strange not to be stopped.

Of course, Vice Chancellor Zhang came to take up the post, and the documents and seals were complete, and Cao Huangshu's signature seal was clearly visible, and he was innocent.Therefore, the Jinwu guards who stopped him not only did not make trouble, but took the initiative to lead the escort very politely. They went all the way north, passing through the road between Baocheng and Da Nei, and first came to Xuanwu City in the north of Ziwei Palace.

Xuanwu City is named after a real dragon that is very good at defense under the seat of the Heidi Lord in the north. It is located in the north of Da Nei. Inside is the command center of the Jinwu Guard and the Ministry of Internal Affairs. It echoes the three provinces in the south and serves the master of Da Nei Zhong. ...That's right, this is the source of Beiya's argument.

As for who is in charge of the Beiya, there is no need to ask.

Did the governors of the Ministry of Internal Affairs cut the eggs for nothing?
Even Fusi of Xizhen, which Fulongwei belongs to, once he enters Xiyuan, according to Sima Zheng's words last night, wouldn't he have a headache to fight with the governors in general affairs?

"Deputy Changjian Zhang."

Now that he entered the area of ​​Xuanwu City, the leader leading the way suddenly stopped and said with a smile. "It's all here, do you want to visit the governors and generals of the Beiya first?"

Zhang Xing thought about it for a while, then shook his head immediately: "It's the first time to take office, let's go to Langya Pavilion first... Duchesses and generals, it won't be too late to pay a visit in the future."

The team general nodded, but he didn't feel embarrassed. Instead, he took Zhang Xing to the west in Xuanwu City and walked all the way to the Shangyang Gate facing Xiyuan in Xuanwu City. He was on duty in Ziwei Palace, but he called several Jinwu Guards who were on duty to lead the way to Langya Pavilion.

Zhang Xing walked through the Shangyang Gate, turned around suddenly, and saw the team general standing with his hands tied across the gate, he couldn't help but feel a slight movement in his heart, he stopped in turn and asked:
"This general, do we know each other? Why are you so polite along the way?"

"I made Vice Changjian laugh." The team general laughed dryly, and immediately chased after the door, telling the truth. "Xiaguan remembers Deputy Changjian Zhang, but Deputy Changjian Zhang doesn't necessarily remember Xiaguan... Xiaguan's surname is Ding Mingquan. We met each other when Jingjiehu's general banner eliminated the Herring Gang that day."

Having said that, Zhang Xing seemed to think of it, as if there was such a thing, and since the other party is now the team leader, he should be the leader of the team that day, so he tentatively asked: "Brother Ding Quan, could it be that day's team leader?" Is it long?"

"Not bad." Captain Ding was overjoyed immediately, stepped forward again, and rubbed his hands together. "Xiaguan was the leader of the team at that time, I don't want Zhang Changjian to remember..."

"Why don't you remember?" He stretched out his hand without slapping the smiling face. Zhang Xing certainly wouldn't get into trouble with half of his new colleagues who offered to befriend him, so he immediately bowed his hand with a smile on his face. "General Ding advanced and retreated properly that day, and he was already a serious General Ding in just one year."

"A team general, how dare he be called a general?" Nading team general was embarrassed, smiling non-stop. "What's more, in the same year, Zhang Changjian went from being a captain of Jingjie in the East Town Fusi to a regular inspection in the West Town Fusi. This is really scary."

It turned out to be the case.

Zhang Xing came to his senses, but without delay, he stepped forward and took the other party's hand, and said earnestly: "The deputy's inspection is not worth mentioning, not to mention working in the palace is already difficult. I need brother Ding Quan to take care of me..."

Team Ding was overjoyed, so the two held hands at Shangyang Gate and talked a lot. They asked about their address, hometown, and even made an appointment to drink together after three days, and then reluctantly let go.

It can only be said that it was fortunate that he didn't recognize the other party at the beginning, otherwise he would have to recognize him on the spot like a brother.

After dismissing this person, Zhang Xing finally set off again, but finally arrived at the destination in the south of Xiyuan under the leadership of Jin Wuwei... It's really easy to recognize, the flowing water that bends and circles, and the water on the other side is enough The willow grove of seven or eight acres, the large courtyard in the center of the willow grove, and the four-story white pagoda that cannot be covered by the east of the center of the courtyard seem to be directly connected to the treasure city of Ziwei Palace behind... Of course, There were Fu Longwei armed under the White Pagoda, and a few familiar faces that Fu Longwei recognized at a glance.

When he got here, Zhang Xing completely relaxed. After all, although his cultivation level was a bit low, he was Fu Longwei's newly appointed Deputy General Inspector, and he was backed by meritorious service. These people more or less knew about it. There will never be any intentional troubles.

In fact, he did easily take the initiative, and then calmly handed over the documents to the few white ribbons under the Little White Pagoda.

And just after the handover, Bai Shou, who had sent the documents upstairs for filing, said something as it should be: "Shaocheng is in the small pavilion on the west side of the third floor. I just saw Vice Changjian Zhang come in with my own eyes. After asking, I will I want to see Vice Changjian Zhang."

Zhang Xing looked normal, nodded, and then went straight upstairs.

As a result, when I came to the stairs between the second and third floors, I just realized that I drank too much last night, so I was so busy asking about Fulongyin, Jinglongjian and so on, that I forgot to ask about the origin of Xizhen Fusi Shaocheng Heel.

But until now, I can only bite the bullet and go up.

Going up to the third floor and turning into the West Pavilion, there was indeed a man in black robe sitting there leaning against the window looking at the willows, but he was not wearing a crown hat, turned around after hearing the sound, and showed a pale white face again Come on, it seems to be a sick child.

Of course, some things should not be judged by their appearance, it doesn't matter whether they are sick or hidden, but after a second look, they seem to be a bit young, and they are more and more unsuitable for this position.

Zhang Xing didn't mean to look for trouble. After the two looked at each other for a moment, he pressed his thoughts and bowed his head first:

"My subordinate Zhang Xing, formerly the deputy inspector of the second inspection group of the Fusi of Zhongzhen, was transferred to the deputy inspector of Fulongwei of Fulongwei of the Fusi of Xizhen under the decree of Zhongcheng Jun, and I came to pay my respects."

"So it's you." After a period of silence, a soft voice came from the other side. "I remember you... The emperor's uncle mentioned your name... Said that you are a talent, a bit like Mr. Zhang?"

Zhang Xing suddenly realized that this is a royal family surnamed Cao, probably a close branch, maybe a concubine prince.

It was unexpected and reasonable.

"Zhongcheng's absurd praise... I don't know Shaocheng..." Zhang Xing honestly expressed his ignorance.

"Don't care about my origin, and don't need to be polite." The man continued to sigh. "My name is Cao Ming, and I am the third son of the current sage, and the title is King Qi... Don't worry, it's just that the Langya Pavilion is too sensitive, let me use this identity as the young minister, and look at the keys on the fourth floor of the Langya Pavilion. , actually won't interfere with your Fulongwei's affairs, today I just knew that Bai Changjian might come over, so I came here to meet you, but I didn't expect to see you first."

This made Zhang Xing have nothing to say.

However, in all fairness, Zhang Xing also feels that what the other party said is likely to be the truth...Because Fulongwei itself is an imperial army, and the combination of Fulong Seal represents some kind of extreme small-scale combat power, and it is impossible for a prince to pass Much influence.In particular, the current holy majesty should be in good health, and everyone knows that the crown prince died early, and it is likely that several direct relatives and grandsons will be the successors. This concubine prince can't do anything, and he won't do anything Chance.

Thinking about it this way, the physical condition of the other party seems to be another term at this time - just right.

"Although we met, it's just met. It's just a face recognition. There's really nothing to explain." Qi Wang Cao Ming coughed slightly after speaking, then directly brushed his sleeves and turned to the window again. "Decrees and general affairs have their own way. The governors of the Beiya came to speak. If I really want to open the door to get things, it will not be your turn to pass on the information, let alone let you take charge, so I only need to guard the Langya Pavilion and don't allow people to come in. Stealing and destroying is fine...you don't have to restrain yourself, just go straight down."

Meeting such a master, of course Zhang Xing had nothing to say, so he saluted again, and then walked down without embarrassment, and then began to look for Wang Zhen and other familiar faces to come over, ask questions, and start Flipping through some basic documents of Fu Longwei, he just waited for Bai Yousi to bring his acquaintances over.

However, in the afternoon, when the flowers bloomed in Xiyuan, Bai Yousi didn't wait for it, but an unexpected guest.

Ding Quan, who was said to obey the rules and never dared to step into Xiyuan from Ziwei Palace, led a whole team of Jinwu Guards to guard a person and suddenly arrived at the White Pagoda.

The man who was being guarded by Tuantuan was about forty years old, and he was dressed in a brocade robe, but he only came on foot. When he got close, his eagle eyes looked around, he was naked, but his jaw was smooth and needless... No need The people from Fulongwei reminded Zhang Xing that this must be a governor of Beiya.

I just don't know who it is?

"Which one is Zhang Xing?" This person was admitted to the hospital and came to the White Pagoda, but he didn't go in, instead he asked directly.

"The next official is Zhang Xing, the new Deputy Chief Inspector of Fulongwei. He will take up his post today, but only for a while." "I've met this Dugong, but I don't know the Dugong's surname, so I dare not misrepresent it."

"My surname is Gao." The governor stood with his hands behind his back, his body straight, and his tone calm. "Are you that Zhang Xing who refused Uncle Cao's offer and didn't want to be his adoptive son?"

As soon as this remark came out, Fu Longwei and Jinwuwei around were stunned, Wang Zhen and Ding Quan were even more stunned.

On the other hand, Zhang Xing himself felt a little stunned, although he felt that the story spread too quickly, he also came to his senses: "There is such a thing, my background is too low, and I can't afford to be Zhong Cheng's love."

"What's wrong with you?" The Duke Gao said seriously. "It's clear that you are arrogant... It's just that you are so arrogant and arrogant, and it's rumored that you still have strategy and courage, which is why you won the love of Uncle Cao, and that's why I came here to have a look .”

These words sound a bit like visiting giant pandas, and also a bit like soliciting, but Zhang Xing is not easy to respond... because isn't there a Ma Dugong?

We have to meet each of them, and Bai Yousi also came, so we can deal with it again.

At this moment, it can only be said that in the forbidden palace, everyone speaks and acts so directly, which makes people feel numb.

As if aware of Zhang Xing's unpreparedness and evasion, Duke Gao became more straightforward and asked directly with his hands behind his back: "Are you thinking that I seem to be wooing you? And do you need to wait for Duke Ma? Want to see his posture before dealing with me?"

"I..." Zhang Xingwei was a little confused.

"Why bother?" The Dugong Gao didn't wait for the other party to speak, and directly responded with a slight smile. "You don't even become Uncle Cao's adoptive son, but only come here with the noble daughter of the Bai family, how can I win you over with a few words? Besides, I don't use it to win you over now... because Duke Ma doesn't know how to win you over." I’ve come to look for you, and I’ll be the only one who will deliver the decree in the future.”

Zhang Xing expressed his incomprehension at the right time: "What's wrong with Dugong Ma? Did you go on tour, or did you go to the accompanying capital? Or maybe Dugong Gao got the order to join us in Fulongwei?"

"It's not that complicated!" The Duke Gao seemed to want to frown slightly to look more serious, but for some reason, he couldn't help smiling. After trying a few times, he simply frowned and grinned, and then had to look up. To begin with, there is no previous style and color. "Duke Ma drank too much last night. He used his true energy to play tricks at night, but the wind immediately fell on the spot. His concubine ran away in fright, so I didn't find out until noon today. In the end, everyone died... What a god It’s not a holiday, but all the general affairs of the Beiya have been piled on my head! It’s a pity, it’s gratifying! When I got the news, I happened to come over and let you know first... One is to meet you, a famous person, and I also want to tell you You, don't forget to tell Bai Changjian that this matter has already been notified to the Governor of Zhongzhen, and you don't need her, a noble daughter, to take care of such dirty matters!"

As he said that, he actually held his head high and strode away vigorously, as if he couldn't wait to tell everyone in Xiyuan and Ziwei Palace the news.

Zhang Xing watched the other party leave. Of course he understood the other party's simple and happy state of mind at this time, but at the same time, until Bai Yousi, Qian Tang and others arrived, he still couldn't understand how a dignified governor could immediately windy?

Is it because of the surname Ma?So it's called Ma Feng?Or is it Fuyang?

But it's all back to Yang, what kind of cultivation is that, how can it be windy immediately?

Zhang Xing has always been difficult to understand.

PS: Good morning.

(End of this chapter)