The Reborn Duke of Ming Dynasty

The transportation in ancient times was not as backward as people thought. Of course, this only refers to roads. At least all kinds of pipelines, plank roads, and folk trails are everywhere, and they can barely be called extending in all directions. It’s just that the transportation in ancient times The ability is too low, like the officials, especially if there is any emergency situation that needs to be delivered, the more than 400 post stations in the entire Ming Dynasty will naturally provide horses and the like with all their strength, but if it is a private, it is very important. It's inconvenient.

Especially for those who need to travel far away for errands, for example, scholars living in the countryside who have been selected as candidates, and want to go to Beijing to catch up on exams, gain fame, etc., I am afraid that they have to leave nearly a month in advance, and this time is very difficult. I don't know how long it will take to go back. In addition, if there is any accident on the road, it is unpredictable.

Therefore, it is understandable to bid farewell to people who are going to travel. After all, there will be a long time when we will not be able to see each other. The farewell at the time of parting is even more precious.

Outside the capital city, the Shili Pavilion was originally a place for pedestrians to escape the wind and rain, enjoy the cool and cold, and rest their feet. There are pavilions like this outside almost every village in the country, but it has also become a place where people bid farewell to each other. The pavilion in the capital is even more different.

Capital, as the capital of the Ming Dynasty, the largest vanity fair in the world, countless people came here for their ideals, but some left with all their glory, while others left sadly with all their belongings. Indispensable are those who cannot even leave here alive to live a stable life, and this place has also become a place for people to bid farewell to their relatives and friends when they leave Beijing. Here, too much is included.

Today seems to be a beautiful day. In this midsummer season, there is no scorching sun today, and the white clouds in the sky also block a lot of sunlight. In addition, the breeze is blowing today, so it doesn't seem too hot.

Outside the capital city, Shili Pavilion, there are now many people gathered here, and there are guards specially dispatched by Longqing from the Yulin Army to escort Li Chunfang home. Of course, these camps with the largest number of people are not the most noteworthy. , now there are some court officials gathered here. Of course, Gao Gong and his group will not come. With the nature of complaining, it is really difficult for him to make such an action that is obviously against his will, so most of the people who come here today are people who can talk to Li Chunfang on weekdays, but this number is small. Very good.

Saying goodbye to friends one by one, most of the people who came to say goodbye had a trace of regret on their faces. They seemed to think that Li Chunfang left like this. Having to resign and return home, indeed, in the eyes of many people, this is indeed not the best ending.

But Li Chunfang didn't show any regrets or unwilling expressions, she just looked very happy. In Li Chunfang's view, it is very good that she can have today's ending. After decades of ups and downs, Li Chunfang, who has never voluntarily expressed his opinion, and has never raised any objections to anyone, was able to stimulate Gao Gong before parting, which made him feel very happy, and More importantly, Li Chunfang, who is quite old now, really feels a little tired, and really doesn't want to continue to hang out in this Vanity Fair. Although her ending is not perfect, in Li Chunfang's view, she This is already the best.

This time, Xu Jie's family will also go back to the south of the Yangtze River with Li Chunfang. Now Xu Jie is also here, saying goodbye to the people present. It is said that when Xu Jie was an official in the court, he had an incomparably majestic appearance. He is extremely serious about anyone or anything, which also makes many people a little afraid of Xu Jie. When he was in the court, there were not many people who could talk happily with Xu Jie. Many people who stood in the same camp as Jie, did so because they were afraid of Xu Jie, so not many people could argue with Xu Jie.

Therefore, when Xu Jie appeared here today, at the beginning, except for Li Chunfang, Zhang Juzheng and others who would come forward to talk to him, no one else was willing to go up and talk to Xu Jie at all.

But not long after, Xu Jie stood there alone, and no one went up to talk to him at all. Looking at Li Chunfang's side, there was a crowd of people, but Xu Jie, who was standing alone, was He was very calm, without any embarrassment on his face. It seemed that he didn't care whether he would come to say goodbye to him. It was right to think about it. Anyway, everyone came to see Li Chunfang off today, and Li Chunfang was the protagonist today. Naturally, Xu Jie You don't have to worry about these "little things".

But Xu Jie doesn't care, it doesn't mean that other people don't. Everyone present saw Xu Jie standing alone, and most of them felt that he was a little bit sorry for a seventy-year-old man who was so isolated. , But I want to think so, but if I really want to let one of them go up first to get a cold face, it is estimated that no one will be willing.

However, there will always be the first person, whether it is a sudden whim, or the courage must be summoned up after a long time of consideration, in short, the first person finally went up, but, When this person came in front of Xu Jie, he regretted it before he even opened his mouth, but since he was already in front of Xu Jie, it was impossible for him to turn around and leave with regret.

Bite the bullet, this person had no choice but to exchange greetings with a dull expression and tone, but what he didn't expect was that Xu Jie didn't show any displeasure about this, but instead had a smiling expression of joy, as if Glad to have someone come over and talk to him.

With such a good beginning, the people who are observing behind are relieved of their mental burden. Naturally, they are also willing to go up and have a few words with Xu Jie, for no other reason than to say that although Xu Jie has returned home from his official career , but after all, he was the elder of the Jiajing and Longqing dynasties, and he was also a great hero who defeated Yan Song back then. Although the two emperors were a little annoying to him, they would never disrespect him, and Xu Jie was also a student The old officials are all over the government and the public. If nothing else, just say that Zhang Juzheng, as long as anyone with a discerning eye can see that the position of the chief assistant of the cabinet will definitely be his in the future. , the time is already a bit late, but it is better to be able to say a few words than to say nothing. You must know that fate and luck are really wonderful. In the future, it may be just these two words, Maybe it will bring about a huge change, but this is something that no one can predict. Besides, there is no way to waste a few drops of saliva anyway, so why not do it.

In short, after this, Xu Jie's surroundings also became lively. Although there were not many people who came, but being able to have such a harmonious conversation, this scene looked like a normal farewell ceremony, without any previous political views. , or personal grievances, it is completely a conversation between colleagues who used to be officials in the same dynasty, even though many of them always have some unexplainable selfishness in their hearts, at least this In terms of the scene for a moment, it really made people feel warmer.

"Hey, Mr. Zhang is here," Li Chunfang said when she saw Zhang Fan approaching on horseback, and took the initiative to meet him.

"My lord, there are some things in Zhang Fan's palace that are busy, and some time has been delayed," Zhang Fan came to Li Chunfang, cupped his hands and said, "It's such a day today, but Zhang Fan is late, it really shouldn't be."

"Oh, what did Mr. Zhang say?" How could Li Chunfang blame Zhang Fan, "Busy, busy means that you are being used by the emperor. If you are like me now, you will be busy even if you want to be busy." If you can’t get up, then it’s troublesome.”

Hearing Li Chunfang's joke, Zhang Fan also laughed. Suddenly, he looked into the pavilion and said with some doubts, "Why is there no water and wine to see off Master Li today?"

"Oh, that's what happened," Li Chunfang said, "Xu Ge and I are not too young, and we are about to leave soon. There are so many people here, if we drink like this, I'm afraid..."

"Then you can't not drink a glass of wine, isn't that too rude," Zhang Fan said, and Wang Meng, who was carrying a jar of wine, came over and said, "This is before leaving the palace, Your Majesty The imperial wine brought by Zhang Fan is specially made to be used as a farewell between Mr. Li and Mr. Xu Ge, "

After saying this, Zhang Fan had already ordered Wang Meng to prepare, and the cup was all there.

"Since it's not appropriate to drink too much, let's offer a toast to both of you," Zhang Fan suggested.

The people on the side naturally agreed.

While pouring the wine, Zhang Fan came to Xu Jie again, and said to him, "Mr. Ge, you should be more careful when you go back."

Hearing Zhang Fan's words, Xu Jie was not puzzled, but showed a dignified look, and asked, "Why, did you hear some wind, that guy Gao Gong couldn't sit still anymore?"

"That's not true," Zhang Fan shook his head and said, "I haven't heard any rumors, but...just speaking according to Gao Gong's temperament, I want him to completely let go of the hatred between him and the old man. , I'm afraid it's quite difficult, and even though he failed this time, he also suffered a lot of resentment, I'm afraid this resentment is hard to quell."

"Ah..." Xu Jie sighed and said, "It's no wonder he's the trouble that this old man caused himself. Let's see in the future..."