Delong

Chapter 30: Walking in the Sky Street (3)

When Zhang Xing was proud to be his 'Sai Mengchang'...although he didn't know if there was Mengchang in this world...but it didn't delay the further deterioration of the overall situation in the Eastern Capital.

The deterioration in the political situation is most obvious.

Zhang Wenda, Shangshu of the Ministry of Criminal Justice, is not a lip service. He is a person from a second-rate family in the southeast. The benefactor and boss, when the prime minister of the court, the minister of Tuogu, and the Shangzhu Kingdom were worried, he jumped up.

In that case, a total of three Shangzhu countries died.

The reason on the surface is naturally that when the current emperor ascended the throne, a certain country led by a foreign army refused to accept it, and then rebelled... This kind of thing is nothing because of the tradition of the troubled times before... In fact, it is naturally After the new emperor's power gradually stabilized, he was dissatisfied with the constraints of several veteran officials, especially Yang Bin, the father of Yang Shen, who was almost the first hero in the founding of the Great Wei Dynasty, had just died the year before, and the balance of power between the monarch and his ministers had reversed, so he took the opportunity The political cleansing was carried out, so that Gao Lu, the Duke of Pingguo, and He Ruofu, the Duke of Weiguo, were both accused and punished in the third year after the rebellion in Shangzhu Kingdom.

Well, that's it, it's really hard to say whether it's the emperor's justice or the veterans' justice, it can only be regarded as a typical power struggle.

Including after the struggle is over, upstarts like Zhang Wenda who have tasted the sweetness have become targets of disdain by the court and the people at the same time, and no one can be blamed.

But no one thought that he was not satisfied with one time, and he would have to do it twice, and the emperor didn't bother to change his knife.

Of course, from another perspective, the imperial court has no shortage of Shangzhu Kingdom and generals anyway.

The so-called Eight-Pillar Kingdom system, at the very beginning, was the former dynasty of the former dynasty. At that time, these army leaders fled to Guanlong, unable to compete with Emperor Shenwu of the Eastern Qi Dynasty, so they had no choice but to set up the **** system and set up The first army system that established the Eight Pillar Kingdom, the Twelve Guard Generals, and four other military officials to join the army.

At that time, in the so-called Eight Pillars Group, the 24 core figures totaled no more than [-] families.

The middle regime has been repeated, including internal power struggles, frequent mutinies and coups. Up to now, half of the fourteen families have been punished by the clan, leaving only seven, and there may be another five soon.

But at the same time, when a new regime or a new political leader comes to power through a coup, it is inevitable to give power to new heroes and old friends to appease them.Old friends don't talk about it, but it is impossible for these newcomers to break away from the original old friends, subordinates and in-laws.So it developed to the present, the so-called Eight Pillars Group, actually expanded to more than 30 families.

These families marry each other, recommend each other, and break the bones and tendons.

After a period of time, when someone rebels, by the way, two or three families are involved, which is also a reasonable question.

To put it bluntly, no one should underestimate political tradition and inertia, and the most important continuing influence of the system.

Therefore, when Zhang Wenda, Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishments, came up and arrested more than 50 relatives of Bai Yousi from all walks of life, saying that they were Yang Shen's accomplices, no one was surprised... They just thought that the thunder was finally struck.

However, at this point, it can only be regarded as thunder, not rain... because it is only assisting in handling the case, and it has not yet reached the point of imposing decisive charges on any core family, nor has it spread to the bottom.

What the lower class are most concerned about now is that prices have risen again...Rice and noodles are rising, diesel oil, salt, sauce, vinegar and tea are also rising, silver, gold, and brocade are getting more expensive, while ordinary silk, copper coins, spices, and jade are getting more and more expensive. It's getting worthless, and what's worse, rents and housing prices seem to be falling.

This is Dongdu!
In other words, the economic situation in the Eastern Capital has also deteriorated significantly.

"What's under the outer wall?"

On this day, Zhang Xing came back a little late because he wanted to transfer the yellow pumas to the stables in Jing'an Terrace on the island, so he inevitably climbed the ladder again, and then discovered a wonderful scene outside the square gate.

"They are all the helpers sent by the dignitaries in the city." Brother Liu shook his head while holding a lantern in front. "There are also in the workshop, they are all squatting outside Zhang Shangshu's mansion, waiting to buy news from the mansion, and when there is news, it will be sent through the wall... We dare not stop it."

Zhang Xingwang nodded in a daze.

However, when he came to the door of the side courtyard where he lived, he had remembered his business, so he grabbed the other party with his backhand: "Brother... I have something to tell you. In the streets of Sifang, on the contrary, you have to go to Lidefang to wait for orders, so it is not easy to live here permanently."

"I guessed it earlier." Brother Liu just nodded when he heard the words: "And judging by the posture of Xiuyefang, it is estimated that he will not be able to survive in the next six months. It is a good thing to leave as soon as possible... Have you found a place?"

"There is no need to look for a place, I want to move directly to my friend's place before." Zhang Xing said this without being too pretentious. "I just have a few clothes and a quilt here, and I can go there anytime."

Old brother Liu paused slightly when he heard the words, he seemed to be hesitant, but he still spoke to each other: "There are some things that I shouldn't say, but since my brother is leaving, it's okay to say it... My brother moved to a friend's place, but you can talk to your friend." It's settled, dead?"

"No." Zhang Xing shook his head in agreement. "It's just that I'm going to go to his side."

"That's good." Brother Liu sincerely persuaded him. "Actually, in my opinion, my brother has his own rules. No matter how close a friend is, there should be a wall between them... As for friends, friendship is not about sleeping and eating together. Getting too close may not be a good thing."

Zhang Xing knew that the other party had good intentions, and after a little thought, he felt that the other party was reasonable, so he simply nodded: "That's right, then I will go to Chengfufang tomorrow to look at the house, and I will find it near my friend... Only I just now In the past, there were not many relocation holidays given by the above, and I don’t know if I can find a suitable one.”

"It's simple." Brother Liu smiled immediately. "If you can trust me, brother, I'll go say hello to Lao Han at the north gate of Chengfufang tomorrow, and find the most suitable one for you immediately."

Zhang Xing naturally couldn't thank him enough.

In this way, that night, Zhang Xing and Fangzhu Liu still communicated happily, but the following night was really not pleasant, because it was too noisy...

The hedgehogs gathered at the gate and the people inside and outside the walls kept coming and going, and from time to time, a few Lianjiazi climbed over the wall and crossed the door as if no one was there. Zhang Xing was so angry that he wished he could stand in the yard and shout, as if this was a public place. Toilet, come and go when you want?

However, considering that the Lianjiazi in the family of the dignitaries and dignitaries are probably all masters, and there are so many people, they can only be beaten for shouting like this, and Zhang Xing, who is as reckless as Zhang Xing, can only squint his eyes and pretend to be asleep.

It's interesting to say that it was so lively at night, but when it was four o'clock the next day, before dawn, the square gate suddenly became clean, and the reason still fell on Zhang Shangshu - this man who has become Nan Ya One of the princes, Minister of the Ministry of Justice, was going to court, and the carriage routinely stopped in front of the square gate early, and was the first in the flow of people waiting to open the gate.

Zhang Shangshu is used to seeing the sun in the eastern capital at the fourth watch.

But this time, there was a little twist.

Isn't Zhang Shangshu promoted?
Didn't you get the right to project?

Therefore, Brother Liu, the owner of the shop, was very careful, and rarely went to bow down far away to salute, and asked Zhang Shangshu's family for instructions, Mr. Shangshu is so busy, do you want to open the door in advance?
Zhang Shangshu didn't float away, his reply was very direct, even passed his family, and he replied loudly through the curtain of the car in public - the law of the country cannot be broken.

The end is awe-inspiring and upright, righteous and strict.

Brother Liu felt at ease now.

As the sun rose and the doors of the workshop were clear, Zhang Xing, who had taken leave of absence, did not leave in a hurry. Instead, he went to the Xiuye ​​workshop with his sword first, obviously reminding Wei Tuzi and the others that Dongdu still had his number. people.

After the inspection, he turned back and dozed off in the courtyard to catch up on sleep.

But it was only at noon, Brother Liu came to Zhunxin, saying that there is a particularly suitable yard, the so-called left and right yards, with a main room for guests and a main yard in the middle, and a backyard at the back where horses can be raised. It is suitable for two people to live in, and even two people live in it to maintain their own safe distance, but also appear close.

It is even possible for three or four people to live. When the salary is paid and the cash flow is smooth, it is very suitable to hire a groom and porter, and a cook.

And the most important thing is that the owner of the house is because his uncle has been Yang Shen's personal soldier, and the family is ready to run away overnight, so the rent is extremely cheap. Let's see if we can keep the yard as much as possible.

Since it was so suitable, Zhang Xing was a bachelor and settled down, so he directly promised... anyway, he would live alone, and Qin Bao would come again if he wanted to... and then he would move.

It is said to be moving, but apart from the new outfit and saber, it is just a few books, a few clothes, a quilt, and of course the compass.

Zhang Xing was not hypocritical, he went directly to Fangzhu Liu to borrow a car, he didn't hire anyone, and he didn't need help, Fangzhu Liu led the way, he pushed it over by himself, placed it at the door of the family, and invited the Fangzhu at the north gate of Chengfufang face to face When I came out, I made the paperwork for renting a house, threw the things in, and asked Brother Liu to return the car directly.

Really come and go in a hurry.

The life of a bachelor in Dongdu Piao is so straightforward.

Moving there at noon, Zhang Xing, who was still on vacation, left for the island in the afternoon, planning to find Qin Bao to discuss this time, and bring his horse back by the way.

However, when he arrived on the island, he was surprised to find that the people from the Ministry of Punishment had come again.

"Is it a criminal this time?"

Zhang Xing, who was drenched in sweat, turned his head and asked about the other black-faced patrol riders beside him.

"Isn't it?!" A brocade-clothed warrior almost gritted his teeth. "The Ministry of Punishment is too deceitful! After Jing'an Terrace took root in the Eastern Capital, there has never been a prisoner outside..."

"However, Zhongcheng just sent an order not to interfere with the official affairs of the Ministry of Punishment!" The other was furious. "Otherwise, these offal from the Criminal Ministry would have been thrown into the ground long ago."

Zhang Xing also frowned slightly.

PS: Thanks to the Kanto bandits for their cuteness!Book No.40 Er Meng.

By the way, I would like to wish the poor family, seven-year-old, and Xiaoxiao three classmates who share their birthdays a happy birthday.

(End of this chapter)