Jinyi champion

Yu Chengxun was even more excited to see Luo An than to meet those people from the Ministry of Rites.

The news of Luo An's visit to the south of the Yangtze River seems to be blocked, but there is no impenetrable wall in the affairs of the court. After the new emperor ascended the throne, the generals of the Xing Palace faction were watched by Yang Tinghe's people all the time, and their every move was recorded and recorded. Research.

Regarding Luo An's visit to Nanjing, it seems that he came to purge Nanjing Jinyiwei, but who knows if there is any other political purpose behind it?
This made Yu Chengxun feel that he might be able to hear something from Luo An.

I'm not good at dealing with those literati in the Jiangnan officialdom. How can I handle a martial artist who hasn't seen much of the world?
then.

Yu Chengxun insisted that Zhu Hao take him to meet Luo An and attend a banquet hosted by an Huizhou merchant.

The name of Huizhou merchants is Gongyi.

This person is well-known in the Jiangnan generation. Unlike Su Xigui, a typical official and businessman, the Gong family has been doing civilian business for generations, and their background is not strong. In the past, they relied on local dignitaries in Nanjing, and occasionally were responsible for some government procurement.

Now that the new emperor is enthroned, the division of power in Jiangnan is not clear, and he has some relationship with Huguang. He was introduced by Huguang Governor Xi Shu, so Gong Yi set up such a dinner.

When Zhu Hao and Luo An arrived at the place, they found that it was a magnificent yet elegant garden. There were only two carriages parked at the gate, but there were dozens of servants waiting outside, and Jin Yiwei's People maintain order at the door.

"This is Lord Zhu, right?" After Zhu Hao and Yu Chengxun got off the carriage, a man who looked like a royal guard came forward to salute and asked.

Zhu Hao was mainly too conspicuous. A teenage boy came in a luxurious carriage. The young champion of Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Hao nodded: "Exactly."

The other party smiled and said, "It was Zhu Qianhu who ordered you to rest inside after you arrived... I wonder who this is?"

"Yu Hanlin, who is with me, came here specially to see. Is there any problem?" Zhu Hao asked.

"Please."

The Jin Yiwei didn't say any more, and led the two of them inside.

In the garden.

He first went to the West Wing Courtyard, and arranged a room for him to rest. After sitting down, the tea was served, and even the maid who brought tea and water was quite attractive, which made Yu Chengxun take a second look.

After people back down.

Yu Chengxun shook his head and sighed: "This Jiangnan officialdom is really flashy. It seems that they talk about pomp wherever they go. The capital city can't compare with it."

Zhu Hao picked up the teacup and put it to his mouth, but he just sniffed the fragrance of the tea and said with a smile, "This is probably why there are always rumors that the officialdom in Nanjing is suitable for retirement."

"Who is there today?"

Yu Chengxun asked.

When I came here, I only knew that the host was a Huizhou merchant, and the banquet was hosted by Luo An, the governor of Jinyiwei North Town Fusi, and I don't know the rest of the situation.

Yu Chengxun had a bad feeling that he was about to fall into a trap. After all, his eyes were darkened. Although he brought people here, this was not Yang Tinghe's long-term cultivation site, and the enemies were all hiding in the dark.

Zhu Haodao: "It is said that there is a director of the Nanjing Ministry of Industry, and my uncle. As for the rest... maybe there is no one."

"Then why did Uncle Ling invite you over?"

Yu Chengxun was a little puzzled.

No matter how you look at it, this round seems to have nothing to do with Zhu Hao. Why did Zhu Wanhong call his nephew over?Don't you know that your nephew is now a member of Yang Tinghe, and wants to avoid suspicion with Luo An, who is from the new emperor's faction?
Only then did Zhu Hao take a sip of his tea, put down his teacup, smiled and said, "This is something to be particular about... Actually, my uncle wants to have a good relationship with Fushi Luo Zhen, but he can't build a bridge, But I used to study in Prince Xing's Mansion, so I have some friendship with Governor Luo."

Yu Chengxun frowned again.

This kid really doesn't avoid suspicion at all, but think about it,

Everyone knew that Zhu Hao was studying in the palace, and he never meant to hide it.

Yu Chengxun couldn't help asking: "How many people do you know when you study in the palace?"

Zhu Hao smiled and said, "I know quite a lot of people. After all, my family was born in Jinyiwei. At that time, there was only my Jinyiwei family in Anlu."

"Oh."

Yu Chengxun finally understood what Zhu Hao meant.

Although Zhu Wanhong wants to curry favor with Luo An now, in fact, a few years ago, when he was in Anlu, Jin Yiwei, as Emperor Hongzhi, sent him to Anlu to monitor the existence of Xingwang Mansion. .

At that time, Luo An was just a royal family, how could he be compared with the Zhu family whose roots were upright and Miaohong?
At that time, Zhu Hao was born in Jinyiwei Zhu's family, and studying in the palace was equivalent to entering the palace to monitor Xingwangfu on behalf of the imperial court. Even if Xingwangfu hated Zhu Hao deeply, they still had to maintain a friendly face.

"You shouldn't be here."

From Zhu Hao's perspective, Yu Chengxun made a comment.

Probably to remind Zhu Hao.

One moment after another, now that you appear in front of Luo An, you are likely to bring shame on yourself.

A banquet is about to take place.

When Zhu Hao and Yu Chengxun were invited to the banquet hall, Zhu Wanhong was talking to Gong Yi, an Hui merchant who was the host, and a director of the Nanjing Ministry of Industry.

Inform each other of their names.

Only then did I know that the head of the Ministry of Industry was named Huo Tao, who was a Jinshi in the ninth year of Zhengde, but he was basically not an official during the Zhengde Dynasty, and now he is dawdling in Nanjing officialdom.

As for Gong Yi...

Because he doesn't have an official background, and he doesn't even have a strong official background, Yu Chengxun naturally doesn't pay much attention to him.

A director of the Nanjing Ministry of Industry, who seems to be soft-spoken, is actually not much different from the official ranks of Zhu Hao and Yu Chengxun. It is just that Zhu Hao and Yu Chengxun bear the title of Hanlin, which looks even more bluffing, so that Gong Yi was very suspicious of Huo Tao at first. Flattering, and then just showing off in front of Zhu Hao and Yu Chengxun.

And what he showed off was how big his house in Jiangnan was, how many people and animals he had, and how big his business was...

Different from people like Su Xigui who make money in a low-key way, businessmen from private backgrounds pay more attention to ostentation, especially they want officials to know that they can provide some material support in exchange for political convenience.

Su Xigui doesn't need to brag to others, after all, he doesn't need to exchange any resources from others.

"Didn't you say that the Beizhen Fusi Zhenfu envoy will come? Why haven't I seen anyone yet?"

Zhu Hao asked with a smile.

Huo Tao hesitated for a moment, then said, "Probably...still on the way."

In fact, Huo Tao was also a little puzzled as to why he was invited to this dinner. After all, he had not been in court for a long time, and he did not have a strong background in court. His personality belongs to the "radical" type. Facing the current situation, he often expresses his opinions on social media.

They all aimed at the cabinet, the eunuchs' discussion of politics, or whether Dongchang and Jinyiwei should be in charge of prisons, etc., and the opinions expressed were relatively sharp.

He is only in his 30s, and belongs to the young and strong faction in the court.

What he didn't know was that he was able to come because of this humble young champion in front of him.

After waiting for a long time, Luo An arrived late.

Several people went up to greet them.

Zhu Wanhong originally wanted to kneel down and kowtow, but then he thought that his nephew and his colleagues were still there, showing such a useless look in front of others, it really lost his demeanor of a cadre in Jinyiwei, and it would also make people think that Zhu Wanhong was spineless, Or Yu Chengxun thought he had joined Yang Tinghe's party.

So he still exercised restraint, tried to kneel several times, but held back.

"Commissioner Luo Zhen, it's been a long time. This is my colleague, Yu Chengxun, whose name is Maogong. I hope you can mention more." Zhu Hao introduced with a smile.

Luo An was taken aback when he heard the words, and then looked at Yu Chengxun carefully.

This game looks to be for the welcome

It was set up by Luo An, but in fact Luo An has been in Jiangnan for a long time, and it was specially set up for Yu Chengxun.

Not everyone knows who the target is, at least Luo An is clear about it.

Gong Yi finally saw the Lord, and immediately took out the things he had prepared a long time ago, handed a book to Luo An, and said respectfully: "Master Luo, this is a little thought from the grass-roots, I hope you accept it."

Giving a gift directly is quite straightforward, just giving a book...

How much is a book worth?

Luo An opened the book and saw that there was obviously something in it, and said with a smile, "Why is this so embarrassing?"

Gong Yi sighed: "Caomin learned that there is a shortage of troops and food in the southeast coast, and they are trying to do their best. This is just a show of heart... In addition, they have prepared some daily expenses, which have been prepared by others. Master Luo is leaving. It’s good to have someone take it with you when the time comes.”

Gong Yi is very good at seeing it.

Luo An put the book directly into his bosom, and said with a smile: "I have a heart. Then Luo is here to thank you in advance."

"This is what one should do as a citizen of Ming Dynasty." Gong Yi laughed.

Luo An said: "As for the matter of ordering my nephew to study in the Imperial College, Luo will report to the higher-ups. I think it is not a big problem. I hope he will serve the court well in the future."

As soon as these words came out, Yu Chengxun's face froze immediately.

Although Yu Chengxun didn't know what valuable things could be stuck in the pages of a book, he heard what Luo An meant, was he trying to sell his official status?

Although he only recruited a student for the Guozijian, which belongs to the category of "regular prison", and the precedent of the regular prison has existed since the Jingtai period, which is not unusual, but what does Luo An mean by "he will serve the court in the future"?Is this an official appointment for him?Come out of the Imperial College and directly appoint officials?
Ouch, I seem to have spied some big secret when I came here.

Yu Chengxun couldn't help looking at Zhu Hao, as if he was asking Zhu Hao for confirmation with his eyes, did you hear that?If you want to impeach this person later, you have to testify to me, we are both involved.

It's a pity that before Yu Chengxun could make any comments, Huo Tao who was on the side came forward to question and asked, "Fushi Luo Zhen, what do you mean? Are you openly accepting bribes?"

Luo An looked at Huo Tao and said nothing.

His eyes seemed to say, where did such an ignorant person come from?Being invited to a banquet, how dare you speak nonsense here?

Gong Yi hurriedly said: "No, no, it's just a donation to the imperial court, it's definitely not a bribe. I hope Mr. Huo won't misunderstand."