The days when I ransacked the house in Jinyiwei

Chapter 361 Go to Hejian Mansion to hide and relax

After morning the next day. Wei Bin came to Jinyiwei in an official sedan.

Chang Feng greets you in the lobby.

Wei Bin smiled and said: "Congratulations to Mr. Chang Shuai, congratulations to Mr. Chang Shuai. Your old tree is in spring!"

Chang Feng was stunned: "The old tree is blooming in spring? Eunuch Wei, are you here to work as a matchmaker for me too?"

Wei Bin explained: "That's wrong, I am not a matchmaker, but the emperor is a matchmaker. According to the emperor's oral decree, Gao Biyun, the daughter of Gao Yingliang, a squire in Wanping County, was given to Chang Feng as a concubine."

Chang Feng's first reaction was: The emperor is worried about me and wants to put nails around me.

People are old and refined, and ghosts are old and spiritual. Emperor Zhengde's thoughts were carefully thought out by Chang Feng.

Changfeng kowtowed and thanked him. Wei Bin added: "The flowery Biyun girl has been delivered to your house. Why don't you go home quickly and take a look?"

Chang Feng said: "Official matters are more important. Taking a concubine is not marrying a wife. Just wait until you get off work and return home."

Wei Bin smiled and said: "Master Chang Shuai is really loyal to the country! I owe what I am today to you. If you take a concubine, I will always express my gratitude."

Chang Feng advised Wei Bin: "You have just become the Supervisor of Ceremonies. Don't follow the old man's trick of giving money and collecting money. I will not accept your 'indication'. I can't harm you." ah."

Wei Bin said, "Master Chang has misunderstood. It has been twenty years since I entered the palace under your recommendation. I have seen many things clearly."

"How many powerful officials and officials have fallen for the word 'money'. They are so confused! Compared with power, money is nothing!"

"You know who I am. I am indeed greedy, but what I am greedy for is power. I am not interested in money. To be boastful, I can be considered a man of peace."

"I don't have money to give it to you. What I give you is a treasure!"

Chang Feng asked: "Oh? What treasure?"

Wei Bin took out a medicine gourd from his sleeve: "This is the golden gun-proof pill treasured by the Internal Affairs Department of the Leopard Room. It is known as 'One pill turns you into an overlord, and Yu Ji cries for mercy'. Jiang Bin collected it and presented it to the emperor." "

Chang Feng took a breath of cold air: "Hiss! How dare I use the royal thing?"

Wei Bin smiled and said: "Don't worry, Master Chang. Although this medicine is magical, it is not rare. There are five or six hundred gourds stored in the Leopard Room! Even if the emperor is a hundred years old, he will not be able to finish it."

"Ah, by the way, don't be greedy for too much. Just take one pill a night."

Chang Feng rubbed his hands. Not to mention, he has the unspeakable secrets common among forty-six-year-old men.

Chang Feng said: "Since it is your kind intention, if I refuse, wouldn't I be sorry for the friendship we have had for more than 20 years? Then I won't be polite!"

Wei Bin stuffed the medicine gourd into Chang Feng's sleeve, and then cupped his hand: "The decree has been conveyed, and I have also sent the gift. Chang Shuai, farewell!"

After seeing off Wei Bin, more than a thousand households in Jinyiwei gathered in the lobby to discuss matters.

Jiang Bin also served as the commander of Jin Yiwei, Zuo Tongzhi, and the governor of Beizhen, so he was also included in the discussion.

Jiang Bin took out a long list from his sleeve: "This is the list of officials in various left-behind yamen in Nanjing who have been dismissed from their posts due to disagreements with Liu Jin in the past few years. There are eighty-six in total."

"Chang Shuai has been in charge of official secret files for a long time and knows the details of these officials. The emperor asked you to check whether any of the officials listed on the list who were dismissed were falsely claiming to be discordant with Liu Jin's dismissal."

Chang Feng said: "This has to be checked one by one with the official secret files in Jinyiwei. Let's go to the stall to do this errand."

Chang Feng spent a long time screening the eighty-six officials who stayed in the capital one by one. Eighty of them were indeed dismissed from their posts for offending Liu Jin. The other six were made out of nothing. The reason for being dismissed was that he was a mediocre official.

Chang Feng marked them one by one on the list. Then the list was handed over to Jiang Bin.

Jiang Bin said: "Then I will report to the emperor according to the handsome man's instructions. Eighty officials will be reinstated, and the remaining six will remain dismissed."

Chang Feng nodded slightly: "Okay."

Among the eighty reinstated officials, there was an inconspicuous official named Hu Fu, who was the chief commentator of Dali Temple in Nanjing.

Hu Fu is not impressive, he is just a seventh-grade sesame official. And he is not a young talent, he is already fifty-seven years old.

It stands to reason that at this age and this level. His official position has come to an end.

No one would have thought that eleven years later he would be promoted to Minister of Household Affairs in Nanjing and die in office.

Hu Fu was born in a famous family in the south of the Yangtze River - the Hu family in Longchuan, Jixi, Anhui. He has a grandnephew named Hu Shangren, who is a well-known scholar and gentleman in Jixi.

Hu Shangren's wife just gave birth to a boy for him this year. He is Hu Fu's great-nephew. This boy’s name is Hu Zongxian

Let's say that Chang Feng returned home after handling official duties for a day in Jinyiwei.

Although Biyun was a concubine given to Chang Feng by Emperor Zhengde. But taking a concubine is not marrying a wife, and Chang Feng is not prepared to have a grand party with wine.

In the evening, he asked Biyun to serve him and Liu Xiaoyan tea, and then they had sex.

As soon as she entered the house, Liu Xiaoyan introduced Biyun to Chang Feng: "Master, this is Biyun. This girl is smart, well-educated and sensible. She is worthy of being given to you by the emperor."

When Chang Feng looked at Biyun, his old face heated up slightly.

How could a forty-six-year-old man not like a twenty-eight-year-old girl?

Chang Feng touched the sleeves of his robe to make sure that the golden gun that Wei Bin gave him had not fallen on Jin Yiwei's side.

He thought to himself: These Biyun are the eyes and ears that the Emperor has clearly placed beside me. I can't have true feelings for her. However, when you should sleep hard, you still need to sleep hard. So as not to make the emperor suspicious.

Biyun bowed to Chang Feng and said, "Biyun, my humble concubine, would like to send my greetings to you."

Chang Feng sat on the chair: "When you enter Chang's Mansion, you must respect Madam and your Ninth Sister from now on."

Biyun said: "I, my humble concubine, remember my master's teachings."

Chang Feng said again: "Let's serve tea."

Liu Xiaoyan, the head wife, sat next to Chang Feng.

Chang Feng said: "Wait a minute. Jiu'er, please bring a chair and sit over here, and we can enjoy Biyun's tea together."

This is the kind of treatment only a head wife can get. Madam Ninth has been in the Chang family for twenty-six years, and has experienced countless ups and downs with Chang Feng and Liu Xiaoyan. Chang Feng stopped treating her as his concubine a long time ago.

Madam Ninth said quickly: "I am also a concubine. It is against the rules for me to offer tea to my concubine."

Chang Feng said: "You have the qualifications. Bring a chair and sit here."

The three of them sat down.

Biyun served tea to the three of them one by one: "Master, drink tea. Madam, drink tea. Sister Ninth, drink tea."

Chang Feng drank Biyun's tea, and the concubinage ceremony was completed.

The family went to the dining room to have dinner. Liu Xiaoyan lay down next to Biyun's ear: "You go to the bedroom first, take a shower and change clothes, and wait for the master."

Biyun was very obedient: "Yes, madam." After saying that, she left the dining room.

Chang Feng told Liu Xiaoyan and Mrs. Ninth: "You two should know why the emperor gave me Biyun. Don't hide the little things at home from her. Don't let her know about the big things."

Liu Xiaoyan said: "You don't have to say that. You, don't get cheap and be good. Go to the bedroom quickly. The wedding night is one of the four great joys in life."

Chang Feng said: "You guys pack up, I will take leave tomorrow, and our whole family will go to the river to visit relatives and Po Nu."

Madam Ninth asked: "Why do you want to go to Hejian suddenly?"

Chang Feng said: "The emperor granted me a marriage. Those officials in the capital who are not wealthy are not allowed to come to our house to congratulate us and send us money. I don't like this false excitement."

"I'll ask for leave tomorrow morning. Let's go hide in the river for a few days to relax."

After dinner, Chang Feng came to the bedroom. Biyun had already washed herself and put on gauze.

Chang Feng suddenly remembered that he hadn't taken the golden gun yet. He told Biyun: "Go and get me a cup of tea."

While Biyun turned around to pour tea, Chang Feng dropped a golden gun-proof pill into his mouth.

Biyun served tea: "Please use it, sir."

Chang Feng took a sip of tea and handed the pills down: "Biyun, you are in your prime. It's really unfair for you to be paired with a forty-six-year-old man like me."

Biyun said: "Does the master say this because he dislikes me? You are a veteran of two dynasties and a hero among men. Being able to serve the master is a blessing that Biyun has cultivated for three lifetimes."

Emperor Zhengde's ears and eyes were naturally very smart and eloquent.

Chang Feng suddenly felt something strange in his body. The gift from Wei Bin is indeed very reliable!

Chang Feng patted the mattress next to him and said, "Biyun, come here and do it."

Silent all night.

The next morning, Changfeng missed the morning meeting. Fortunately, the censor in charge of the morning roll call was Li Dongyang's student, so he covered it up for him.

He slept until three o'clock in the morning before getting up. After waking up, I felt listless and sore all over. It's like digging a vegetable cellar for a whole night.

Chang Feng walked out of the bedroom.

Liu Xiaoyan came over, covered her mouth and smiled softly: "You are so generous to the emperor. The circles under your eyes are dark. Thank you for your hard work last night."

Chang Feng supported his waist and lowered his voice: "Ah, I also want to deal with the emperor. Maybe in a few hours, the emperor will know how many times I did last night."

"I'm dizzy. Go and write a request for leave for me and send someone to Wei Li Qianning. In addition, ask the servants to prepare a carriage and let's go to Hejian."

Liu Xiaoyan said: "We're afraid we won't be able to go out through the main entrance. You have slept. The door has been blocked by officials who came to congratulate us."

Chang Feng knocked down Liu Jin and slapped Jin Yiwei. There is an in-law who is the chief minister in the outer dynasty. The Chief of Ceremonies of the Inner Dynasty is his best friend. Three of the four Bingbis were people he had mentored. Not to mention, the emperor called him "uncle" in private. In addition, the fact that Queen Xia is Chang Feng's adopted daughter is an open secret in the capital.

Which of those boneless officials in Beijing wouldn’t want to curry favor with Mr. Chang Shuai?

Chang Feng said: "Ask the servants to drive the carriage to the back door. Let's go through the back door."

Liu Xiaoyan smiled bitterly: "It's obviously my own home, but I act like a thief."

Two hours later, Leopard Room.

Jiang Bin came to Emperor Zhengde: "Father, Chang Feng took leave and went to Hejian to visit relatives."

Emperor Zhengde raised his eyebrows slightly: "Oh? Why did he think of going to Hejian?"

Jiang Bin replied: "His father gave him a concubine. He was afraid of going to congratulate him. There were too many officials from the capital giving congratulatory gifts and it would be too public. So he ran to the river to hide in peace."

Emperor Zhengde smiled and said: "Many people in the court are arrogant when they succeed. Only my uncle knows how to keep a low profile and behave with his tail between his legs."

"Oh, he seems to understand this."

Jiang Bin said: "Father is right. When it comes to loyalty, Chang Feng is first-rate."

Jiang Bin was quite kind and kept saying good things about Chang Feng in front of Emperor Zhengde.

Emperor Zhengde smiled and said: "Of course I know how loyal Chang Feng is to me. Oh, when it comes to cunning, Chang Feng is also top-notch. As a monarch, you must always be on guard against ministers who are too powerful. You need to know that Liu Jin was very loyal to me back then. I am also very loyal!"

"Forget it, let's not talk about Chang Feng. What I care about most now is not Chang Feng, but the preparations for the Tatar war."

At this moment, Jiang Bin showed his true nature as a slanderer. He suggested: "Report to the Emperor. The 12th Regiment Camp is on the outskirts of Beijing. The Emperor cannot go there from time to time to review and conduct military exercises."

"I suggest that your Majesty rotate a thousand regiment soldiers every three days to Xiyuan for military exercises."

Jiang Bin went so far as to instigate Emperor Zhengde to turn the Ming Palace into a military training ground.

Emperor Zhengde slapped his thigh and agreed: "Your suggestion is very good! Starting from tomorrow, a thousand regiment soldiers will be rotated into Xiyuan every three days for military exercises."

"To the outside world, I will replace the Han general with regimental soldiers and take charge of the Xiyuan garrison."

Jiang Bin imitated Chang Feng's accent and shouted: "Your Majesty, you are a saint!"

Let's say that Chang Feng's family came to Hejian Mansion in a carriage.

The east courtyard of the Hejian government office is where the prefect lives. The west courtyard belongs to Chang Ponu, the same magistrate of the government.

A promotion official named Gao greeted Chang Feng's family in the west courtyard.

Gao Tuiguan said: "I am going to be promoted to Hejian Prefecture, Gao Zeduan, to pay my respects to Governor Chang."

Chang Feng smiled and said: "Quickly excuse me."

Gao Tuiguan said: "Chang Tongzhi and the governor went outside the city to inspect spring plowing. They will not come back until evening. He asked the subordinate to receive you, the governor."

Gao Tuiguan was not familiar with Chang Feng, so he called the official "Commander" instead of "Handsome Master".

Chang Feng smiled and said: "It's better to be busy. Being busy means that he is diligent in his job."

The high-ranking official had already ordered people to clean up several bedrooms and settled Chang Feng's family down.

High-ranking officials are busy. Chang Feng always invites him to have a cup of tea.

The two of them were sitting opposite each other drinking tea in the living room of the back office.

Chang Feng smiled and said: "This is the West Lake Longjing I brought. You can try it."

Gao Tuiguan is Chang Ponu's direct subordinate. Chang Feng seemed amiable to his son's subordinate. Unlike the infamous "Chang Butcher" from the Ming Dynasty, he was clearly a kind-hearted elder.

The high-ranking official took a sip of tea and praised: "Good tea."

Chang Feng asked the high-ranking official: "Where are you from?"

The government office promoted the official rank to the seventh rank and was responsible for punishment and prison. To put it bluntly, he and Chang Feng are still in the same league.

The high-ranking official replied: "The lower official is useless. He was the 185th member of the top three in the fifteenth year of Hongzhi and was born with the same Jinshi."

Chang Feng smiled and said: "If you put it this way, you can be considered my senior in the examination room. I also participated in the examination in the fifteenth year of Hongzhi. I lost my reputation."

Gao Tuiguan said: "The lower officials are less talented and less knowledgeable, and it was just a matter of luck that they got the job."

Chang Feng asked casually: "How is the prison in Hejian Mansion?"

The high official replied: "Before Chang Tongzhi came to Hejian, the prison was very difficult to deal with. There are four big gentry in Hejian. Each has its own backer in Beijing."

"The members of these four wealthy gentry families are used to being arrogant and domineering. They always like to cause trouble in the city."

"Once the case involves them, the government can only let it go."

"After Chang Tongzhi came, he specialized in targeting wealthy families and clearing up the backlog of cases with prison sentences. He was not afraid of the wealthy families' backers in Beijing."

"Everyone knows that Chang Tongzhi was the emperor's companion when he was young. The so-called backers of the wealthy family are simply inferior compared to Chang Tongzhi."

"People in Hejian say that after Chang Tongzhi came to Hejian, he only did three things. Fairness, fairness, and giving back to his mother is fair. When Chang Tongzhi comes, the sky will be clear!"

Chang Feng smiled and said: "He is a fox who pretends to be a tiger. The wealthy families and their backers you mentioned are not afraid of Po Nu, but me."

(End of this chapter)