But the bright moon shines on the ditch

It's night, the drums and music in the Crane Pavilion are singing together, and the singing and dancing are peaceful.During the banquet, there were staggered toasts and chips, which was a scene of extravagance.

There are several young women lying on the water platform in the center of the pond. The women are all dressed in light gauze clothes, with exquisite curves and various styles. Everyone is in a state of drunkenness, sitting or falling, scattered among the dancing pavilions and song platforms.The colorful silk curtains sent back to Middle-earth from the Persian overseas swayed in the wind, covering the entwined and peaceful figures under the moonlit night.

Everywhere you look, you can see that the luxury and corruption are no less than that of the palace.

Zhang Wensifang came back from the local county town, the journey was full of dust and dust, and he was led here before he had time to go back to the county government office to take a bath and change clothes.He took off his muddy soap boots, straightened his appearance, stepped forward and prostrated himself on the ground, and shouted, "My lord, you are finally back..."

As soon as he appeared, the music in the pavilion stopped.

Seeing this, people on the left and right got a signal from their superiors, and they filed down holding musical instruments or dancing skirts.Even the cheerful and happy figure retreated to the shadow behind the tree with his trousers up in a kind of depression that could not break out, and disappeared quietly.

It can be seen that the current scene cannot be peeped by non-senior rulers.

Zhang Wensi waited for a long time, until the Que Pavilion fell into silence, and the figure in the main seat remained motionless.He raised his head slightly, and glanced at the blue and gold scatter in the seat with gold thread twisted gauze or pearl patterns and white cranes. The wealth and honor of just one corner of it was far beyond the regulations. .

I don't know how long it has passed before the person in the seat said: "Get up."

Listening to this voice, there is no emotion, but it seems to be a little thinner than before.

Zhang Wensi shook his shoulders, nodded obsequiously, and walked forward quickly with his waist bowed.

An Jiu stared at the pious and respectful figure in front of him, and said lazily, "I'm not in Jingde these days, so please worry about it, Mr. Zhang."

"Where is it, my lord, you are so kind to the villain, and it is the honor of the villain to be able to serve you."

Zhang Wensi looked grateful, "If it weren't for you and Eunuch An's support back then, how could the villain have the opportunity to go to the state government to meet the world? Now that the adult has been framed by a traitor, the villain is terrified every day, and sleep and eat are difficult. It is rare for an adult and Eunuch If the villain is useful, the villain will not hesitate even if he dies."

Leaving aside the truth of what he said, it is true.Many years ago, An Nineteen was still a little boy next to his godfather An Gan. An Gan once passed through the Huai'an area when he went south with the emperor. The governor of Huai'an at that time recruited craftsmen to perform in the surrounding towns to receive the emperor. Zhang Wensi, the magistrate of Fuliang County, was lucky He was selected to offer porcelain to the imperial court.

Zhang Wensi knew how to come, knowing that the local county magistrates would not have the chance to be interviewed by the emperor in person, so he paid a lot of money to buy An Jiu, who was the youngest beside the emperor at that time, and took the line of An Gan instead.Later, An Gan lost face in front of the emperor, and once he became the eunuch of the ceremonial supervisor and Bingbi, Zhang Wensi did not hesitate to send gifts back to Beijing to congratulate him after receiving the letter.

An Qian thought about his heart, and moved around casually, transferring Zhang Wensi from the local county government to the state capital.

Zhang Wensi always remembers An Gan's kindness. Over the years, he never forgets to be filial to his superiors, and sends whatever good things he gets to the inner court.Although his official title is not high, most of the things he gave were novelty, not priceless treasures, but he was loyal, and An Gan did not neglect him.

In this way, the private relationship was maintained. Originally, Angan planned to use this Beijing inspection to give Zhang Wensi a further mention. He didn't want him to be unlucky and catch up with a stern and selfless boss, so he never got a chance for promotion.

Coincidentally, An Nineteen was framed, and the position of magistrate of Fuliang County became vacant, and the civil officials got mixed up and tried their best to uproot the power of eunuchs.

Knowing that Emperor Wanqing loved porcelain like his life, An Gan knew that Jingde would never let him go, so he privately sent a letter to Zhang Wensi to retreat, and planned to get Xia Ying away, so that Zhang Wensi returned to Jingdezhen.

He said he was watching the situation for Xiao Jiu, but judging from the situation at the time, An Qian himself was in danger, and it was not known whether An Jiu would come back alive. Zhang Wensi had his own calculations after some weighing.Now that Emperor Wanqing has ascended the throne, it is not as chaotic as it was in the previous dynasty. Today's Jingdezhen can be described as a favorite.

Even without the protection of the eunuch, it would be better for him to return to Jingde and dominate the local giant town than to be stuck in the state government and controlled by others.

This deal is not a loss, Zhang Wensi decisively agreed.Unexpectedly, the civil servants worked hard, and the two sides were at a stalemate. The emperor only let him go and let him act as the county magistrate temporarily.

Whether he can secure his position in this top spot depends on the development of the eunuch's situation in Beijing.

He had to rush back and forth.

Now that An Nineteen has returned safely, it seems that the Supervisor of Rituals is still in An Gan's hands, so he can sit still.Where is the two taels of meat on the knees worth at the moment?She wished she could kneel in front of An Jiu and recognize her godfather.

His flattery was almost written on his face, for fear that An Nineteen might not see clearly.An Nineteen didn't expose his small thoughts, but said: "You are thousands of miles away, godfather can't reach you no matter how long his hands are. What you say and what you do depend on your own plans." Thanks to your loyalty, not only did you keep Xia Ying in check, but the Douman rebellion spread back to the capital, and it also disrupted the old gang's position, which gave godfather a chance to breathe."

Thinking of that incident, An Jiu's complexion was not very good-looking.

When he was escorted back to Beijing, he really thought that his head was going to move this time, and he even planned to get up on the way to attend the funeral.However, Wu Yin's subordinates didn't give him a good face.

When he returned to the capital, he had lost a lot of weight, coupled with mental torture, he had long since lost his previous majestic spirit.

He grew up beside An Gan since he was a child, and the emperor had some affection for him, so he ordered Dali Temple and the Ministry of Punishment to interrogate him together.In this way, torture is indispensable, as long as the two sides contain it, at least one's life can be saved.

Just like that in the dark dungeon, he was whipped, roasted, and all kinds of capital punishments were used.Five days later, when he was almost tortured until his consciousness collapsed and he was captured without a fight, the door of the dungeon opened.

Godfather sent someone to take him back.

Speaking of the days when the court was opened after the next year, since An Gan was punished for forty years, there was an endless stream of his manuscripts at the court meeting every day. The emperor was furious and threatened to behead him.

Only Emperor Wanqing was born lonely, and he had been with An Gan since he was a child. Others called An Gan a eunuch, but only Emperor Wanqing would affectionately call him "Da Companion".

The emperor was not willing to be with him, and went to visit him when he was dying. An Gan didn't excuse himself with a word, but only told the emperor not to work too hard and take care of himself.

This excellent sensational drama made the emperor weep his clothes uncontrollably.

Big companion is more than just big companion?He even guards those who accompany him like a father!
In addition, An Gan's party members were still moving around, and in turn joined the officials, and the two sides fought fiercely in the court.Emperor Wanqing was finally moved with compassion, and that night he had a high fever and fell into a coma.

The cabinet was in chaos, and he worked with the imperial doctors for three days. Seeing that the emperor was not well, he kept calling for his companion in his dream, and the ministers started to quarrel again.

On the one hand, An Gan must be executed immediately, and on the other hand, he must take it slowly, with the saint first.After arguing for many days, the queen came forward to release An Gan against all opinions.

Sure enough, after the big companion took care of him for a night, the emperor's fever subsided and he woke up.The emperor said to his ministers: "Can all my lovers take pity on me and allow my great companion to die and return to his hometown slowly to take care of him?"

The emperor spoke in person, and even took the blame on himself, wanting to take it on An Gan's behalf.Where do the ministers dare to force each other?Privately guessing the emperor's high fever, or a self-directed and self-acted play, but who dares to ask the emperor?The emperor was determined to ask the security guards to do it. Once An Gan was released, it would mean that the flood gate would be opened, and it would surely bleed thousands of miles in the future. How could it be held back?
The civil servants, headed by Wu Fangyuan, the Minister of the Household Department, resolutely refused to follow, in order to force the emperor to compromise. Even if Rong An could die, he must be allowed to leave for his hometown immediately, and there was no room for change.

The two sides wrestled with each other for a long time, and at this time, there were quite riots and turmoil, and it was reported back to Beijing that there was another disturbance.Some civil servants also stabbed their own hornet's nest, and were impeached in court.

In this way, Wu Fangyuan knew that the battle was defeated, and An Gan would not leave.

Not only was Angan safe and sound, but An Jiu probably wouldn't die either.

Sure enough, when An Nineteen returned, amidst the tears of his companions day by day, the emperor finally softened his heart.Knowing that the big companion loves Xiao Shijiu, treats Xiao Shijiu as his own son, and will rely on Xiao Shijiu to take care of him until his death.

Where can I bear it?

However, the anger of the ministers could not be appeased, and the emperor had no choice but to think of a tricky way in the end?In fact, this method was also used in the previous dynasty, and it was called "the crime of wearing death and the crime of exile".That is to say, Dai Gui performs his original duties and waits until the matter is finished before he dies.

The position of Superintendent Tao was mostly held by eunuchs in the previous and current dynasties. An Gan is the chief eunuch of the Chief Eunuch. .Some of the officials wanted to go, but they were ridiculed by the eunuchs inside and out, and they thought that even if they went to become the pottery supervisor, it would be a hot potato.

After going back and forth like this for a few times, the officials were not happy.When the turmoil passed, the emperor waved his hand, and the inspectors asked, what do you think should be done?
At the right time, the Fenghuo Temple was burned, and An Nineteen wept bitterly under the imperial city with disheveled hair, repented of his guilt, regretted the fate of the Porcelain City, and expressed that he would live and die with the Fenghuo God.

Coincidentally, the statue of Tong Bin was not burned down, but was preserved properly. An Nineteen's gamble was a fate, and the officials dared not speak out, so the emperor took advantage of the opportunity to give him a chance to commit crimes and make meritorious deeds, and let him return to Jingdezhen.

Not only that, the emperor was partial to his family companions, fearing that someone would intentionally cause trouble and kill Xiao Jiujiu on the road, so he put pressure on and no one was allowed to disclose the news.Once anything happens to Xiao Nineteen, it must be investigated to the end.

Besides, An Gan didn't just eat dry food. Since he could keep An Jiu alive, he wouldn't just protect the area below the city wall.

So, under the emperor's strict order and An Gan's tight protection, An Jiu returned to Jingdezhen safely.

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Zhang Wensi had been talking to the nobleman with his chest half lowered and his head bowed. It took a long time before he realized that there were two military guards standing behind the nobleman.Looking at the appearance, one is tall and thin and the other is short and fat, one has a snake whip wrapped around his hand, and the other has several sharp knives stuck obliquely in his hair. Both of them have gloomy and cold eyes.

Zhang Wensi only glanced at it, and immediately retracted his gaze.

An Nineteen noticed something and smiled: "Master Zhang, don't be afraid, you are one of your own, and they won't hurt you."

As he spoke, he got up, as if he was about to talk with Zhang Wensi arm in arm, but unexpectedly, he was shaken by the alcohol.Zhang Wensi rushed ahead of the two guards behind, and graciously supported An Jiu.

With just such a push, An Jiu's neckline was torn apart a little.

Dozens of welt marks, large and small, were suddenly exposed like writhing maggots.

Zhang Wensi backed away in fright.

Some of these welts are new and some are old, the new ones were made a few months ago, and the old ones were left by the inner court since childhood.An Nineteen didn't seem to see the fear and disgust that flashed in Zhang Wensi's eyes, he tore open the neckline and stroked the welt on his chest.

"Master Zhang, have you never seen so many wounds?" He smiled softly, his voice sounded like the hiss of reptiles in a dark ditch, "These are nothing, even the Yinmouse crawling around in the inner court, there are wounds on his body. There are always scars."

Each of these scars is a testimony to his becoming a master, and the despair and screams behind them are even more medals of honor!

An Jiu recalled that when he was young, he was sold to be a eunuch because his family was poor. On the day he was castrated, it rained heavily. Enduring the severe pain, he climbed to the window to let the rain pour on him. As I said, I must live my life as a person.

In the following years, in order to be able to recognize a godfather and get asylum, what did he not do?Making forbidden things for the nobles in the palace, being betrayed by others, hiding in the stables, robbing the horses for grass, cleaning the manure buckets, serving as mats for the nobles... Climbing up like crazy, exhausting everything to get the job appreciation.

An Gan praised him for his cleverness and took him to his side to raise him himself.

He thought he had finally made it through, but who would have expected that it would be just another hell.Others envy him for being reused by An Gan, but do they know who An Gan is?Do they know what kind of humiliation he suffered under An Gan's knees day and night?

He finally escaped, and finally escaped until the emperor's eyes were blue.

But Xu Zhiliu actually sent him back again.

He really hates it.

Hatred, like maggots attached to the bones, drilled into his blood vessels, gnawed at his nerves, made him have a splitting headache, life would be worse than death.Thinking of the way An Gan looked at him, and the dignity he had paid to be able to come back, he was almost so angry that he lost his voice.

He looked at Zhang Wensi with a smile: "Master Zhang, don't you know? In fact, these scars were not left by whips, nor by castration, but by those who hurt me and betrayed me. They left scars on me. The scars were left in order for me to see these scars with my own eyes and refuse to give up until I die."

Zhang Wensi tremblingly said: "My lord has suffered, those people deserve to die."

At first, he didn't understand the reason why An Jiu was urgently recalled to Beijing, but after some investigation during these days, he found out that he and Xu Zhiliu had a feud.

The big dragon tank incident was full of twists and turns, and the careful thought and repeated design in it are still frightening to think about.

Xu Zhiliu is an ordinary man, how dare he?
He is really worthy of the reputation of little Zhuge, and he is really fearless!
But An Nineteen is back.

What about those lowly commoners?
Zhang Wensi's mind was active, and seeing An Jiu's scrutinizing eyes, his body shook, and he knelt down instinctively to show his loyalty: "I will listen to your lord's orders."

An Nineteen stood in front of the palace built with carved railings and jade. He opened his arms, and the fish and birds playing in the pool splashed water on his face.He thought again of the heavy rain on the day of the palace sentence.

The rain poured on my body, there was no chill, only pain.He swore over and over again that he would climb a tall building in this life and not be bullied again.

Looking back on the Lantern Festival a few months ago, thousands of families in Jingdezhen were illuminated, and the whole family was reunited. The big and small lantern festivals were so lively!In that boiling prosperity, he was forced to leave.

At that time he said to Xu Zhiliu, "Whoever offends me will pay back ten."

Come back this time, can't you give me a generous gift?

He waved.

Zhang Wensi leaned forward.

"I heard that Xu Zhiliu has a younger brother who has never been disciplined in Yaoli?"