Jinyi Night Walk

Xia Xun was accompanied by Meng Ran, the general manager of Yan Wang's mansion, and investigated the inside and outside of Yan Wang's mansion for a few days. He took good care of him every day with good wine and food. He was given a banquet twice.

At the beginning, Xia Xun kept a sullen face and kept his distance. Unable to withstand the enthusiastic offensive of the Yan Palace, Xia Xun's attitude gradually softened.

In the afternoon of this day, Xia Xun, accompanied by Director Meng, walked into the courtyard of the side hall talking and laughing, and saw more than a dozen carriages loading there, each with four horses, and the decoration of the carriages was very simple .But it is extremely strong, and each vehicle has a large Yan character flag. This is not a light vehicle for transportation in the city, but a military vehicle that can be used for long-distance raids.

Xia Xun wondered: "What is this for? Is there anyone in the palace who wants to travel far?"

Manager Meng said with a smile: "Oh, the Chinese New Year is coming soon. Once the Chinese New Year is celebrated, it will be the first year of Jianwen. On the big day of changing the name of the year, as a courtier, you have to express your heart to the emperor. The prince has prepared some gifts. Send the chief Shi Gecheng went to Beijing to meet you, congratulated the new year, and presented the gift from our Yan Palace."

"Chinese New Year...", "Oh!"

Xia Xun patted his forehead: "That's right." The Chinese New Year is coming soon.How could I have forgotten this.Ge Changshi is leaving now, can you wait for a while? "

Director Meng asked curiously, "What's the matter, Mr. Yang?"

Xia Xun said: "I can't go back to Jinling for Chinese New Year today. I'll go to the street to buy some New Year's goods. I'll ask Ge Changshi to take them back to Jinling for me. Will Manager Meng help me with this?"

Director Meng smiled and said: "So that's the case, then Yang Baihu doesn't have to go, this little gift. Let me prepare it at Prince Yan's Mansion."

When Tuo Xun heard it, he quickly waved his hands and said: "No, no, good wine and good meat these days. Thanks to the hospitality of the Wangfu and Manager Meng, Yang is already overwhelmed, how can I ask the Wangfu to sell it again, please wait a moment After a while, I went to the street to buy something casually and came back."

Manager Meng was not willing to listen, so he dissuaded him with a smile, then turned around and walked away, after a little effort.Manager Meng walked back calmly, followed by a group of palace servants.There are large and small packages and countless boxes and cages. Xia Xun stared and said: "Mr. Meng, this is this, this is this." There are also some dried fruits with northern flavor." Coincidentally, the prince happened to pass by.Ask why.Knowing that it was a gift for Mr. Yang, we asked our family to prepare more.

Here.Take a look, Mr. Yang, "This is Shu brocade, lake silk, and Hunan silk prepared for Mrs. Madam. Ten pieces each. Hehe, Mr. Yang, you are from the south of the Yangtze River. These items are all products from your side." Our family can guarantee .Top grade with such good color and high quality.You absolutely can't buy it." These are gifts from the princes of Fengfan Jiangnan to my prince, and I gave it to my wife to make some new clothes for the New Year."

After hearing this, Xia Xun waved his hands again and again and said, "You can't do it, it's too precious."

Mr. Meng said: "Hey, it's a gift from your son. Lord Yang, don't refuse. Come on, let's all get into the car, don't get confused, this is all going to Lord Yang's house."

After Meng finished speaking, he turned his head and said to Xia Xun: "In addition, our son also prepared ten Beizhu for your lord, which was given to my lord by the Liao King. The Beizhu is huge, light yellow in color, bright, round, and dazzling. , is far superior to the products of Lingnan and Beihai, and there are ten fur collars and ten fox fur collars..." Before he finished speaking, Xia Xun was at a loss, and said repeatedly: "No, absolutely not! This... This is too expensive, and Yang cannot accept it."

Director Meng laughed and said: "Our family is just a servant in front of the prince. The servant will do whatever the master orders. If Master Yang doesn't accept it, how dare our family be greedy for ink? If Master Yang thinks it's inappropriate, then we will be with the prince. go talk."

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In the hall of heart.Zhu Di sat opposite to the chief, Scott Cheng, who was dressed for a long journey.

Zhu Di was wearing Yanju's uniform.There is a forehead tied on the forehead, and there is a brazier in front of him. His face is pale and tired, and he seems to be a little unwell.

"Chang Shi's visit to the capital is of course to congratulate the emperor on the New Year's Jubilee on my behalf, and more importantly, on the first day of the first month. The emperor will officially change the year name. This is a big event, and it should be congratulated."

Ge Cheng cupped his hands and said: "Yes, I must obey the lord's order and live up to the lord's entrustment."

Zhu Di hummed, pondered for a while, and said again: "Also, you know the current situation of my Prince Yan's mansion. There are treacherous and sycophants in the court, and villains slander me, which makes the emperor have some suspicions about me. Zhu Di has great respect for Daming and the court , To the emperor, loyal and loyal, the world can learn from the world. The emperor wanted to cut down the military power of the kings according to the last emperor's will. As the leader of the feudal clans, I, Zhu Di, took the lead in responding without hesitation. The emperor wants to guard the border, and I want to transfer the three guards of my palace. I didn't hesitate either. I immediately handed over the military talisman, and I, Zhu Di, have no dissent towards the court.

When you go this time, you want to express my heart to the emperor and the court on my behalf. The emperor will plan for the future.Decided to centralize power at the [central] center, Zhu Di, as the eldest of the emperor's uncles, will definitely support him with all his strength, and set an example for the princes of all feudal vassals. Make my family friendly. "

Ge Cheng's expression became serious, he got up solemnly, and said with lowered hands: "Chen, remember."

Zhu Di also stood up, holding Ge Cheng's hand with his big hands that had become callused from years of dancing with knives and swords. His hands were cold, and Zhu Di said earnestly, "Chang Shi and I, Prince Yan's Mansion, have always coexisted together. We will share weal and woe, and I, Zhu Di, will entrust my life and future to you now."

Hearing this, Ge Cheng's heart was agitated, and he said with tears in his eyes, "Sincerity will do its best to fulfill its mission!"

Xia Xun hurried to the palace where Zhu Gaochi, the son of King Yan, lived, and saw the sheng playing music in the corner of the palace.In the hall, with red sleeves fluttering, there are seven or eight beautiful young girls singing and dancing. Zhu Gaochi and his two younger brothers, Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui, are eating wine and watching dancing.

Seeing Xia Xun approaching, Zhu Gaochi hurriedly asked someone to help him up, and smiled shyly with his trembling belly: "Master Yang came just in time, sit down and have a glass of water and wine together. Enjoy singing and dancing."

Xia Xun hurriedly cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, sir." I came here to thank the prince for the gift, but the gift was too expensive.I really dare not be a minister.Manager Meng dared not take back his order on behalf of his son.The minister had no choice but to come to see the son, the son's kindness "I will remember it in my heart, but such a heavy gift cannot be accepted."

Zhu Gaochi smiled and said: "Master Yang, you and I have the grace of saving lives in the whole family of King Yan's house. What can't you bear with money and wealth. I don't think these gifts are light." You don't want to refuse. "

Xia Xun shook her head again and again: "It's inappropriate, it's really inappropriate. Please take back your life, this gift is too heavy, and Yang can't bear it."

Zhu Gaochi hasn't spoken yet." Zhu Gaoxu's face darkened, and he said angrily, "Yang Xu, you can't accept it, or don't you dare to accept it? ,.

Xia Xun's expression changed slightly, and he said, "What does the county king mean by that?

,"What's the meaning?"

Zhu Gaoxu must have drunk too much, "jumped up" and dropped the wine glass in his hand to the ground with a bang, "shattered" to pieces, the beautiful girls who were singing and dancing were all pale in shock, they stopped singing and dancing in a hurry, and flashed timidly. go aside.

Zhu Gaochi frowned and said, "Gao Xu, what are you doing!...

, "What are you doing? I said big brother, you are also the son of my Prince Yan's mansion" with a noble status.Don't use your hot face to stick to other people's cold ass.In our Prince Yan's mansion, the rats walking through the street are shouted and beaten by everyone.It's too late for Mr. Yang to get rid of his relationship with our Yan Palace, dare to accept your things? ,.

Xia Xun said in embarrassment: "What is the county king talking about. I... I don't understand...

,"do not understand?,.

Zhu Gaoxu sneered: "My surname is Yang, why did you come to my Yan Palace? Are you really investigating some corrupt Jin Yiwei? You know it well, you are here to catch my Yan Palace for the dog emperor!  …

, "Gao Hei lives.!...

, "The king of the county speaks carefully!", Xia Xun and Zhu Gaochi came out at the same time. "Zhu Gaoxu glanced at his brother, and said hesitantly: "The knife is on the neck, what are you afraid of him?"Big deal, I punched him and killed him! ".

Seeing a teasing smile flashing across Xia Xun's mouth, Zhu Gaoxu was even more annoyed. He also looked at Xia Xun, rolled up his sleeves and said, "You court lackey, do you think I dare not kill you?".

Seeing that the second brother was about to make a move, the third prince Zhu Gaosui also jumped up, forming horns with the second brother, and rushed towards Xia Xun. Zhu Gaochi panicked and said, "What are you doing, what are you going to do, stop, hurry up!" I stop."

He was so anxious that sweat came down his forehead.However, his body is so clumsy that it is difficult for him not to be supported while walking.How can we stop the two younger brothers who are fierce and fierce.

Xia Xun was not in a hurry, bowed slightly and saluted: "Of course the king of the county dares to end the minister, but I'm sure the king of the county will never do it...

Zhu Gaoxu widened his eyes and yelled strangely: "Why can't you do it? I want to kill you, but I want to see who in this temple can stop me!".

Xia Xun said slowly, "The one who can stop the king is naturally the king himself...

Zhu Gaoxu was stunned, and said in astonishment: "What do you mean?...

Xia Xun said leisurely, "In the past, two commanders of the guards collided with a prince's ceremonial guard, and were beaten to death by the prince's envoys in the street. Afterwards, they were only reprimanded by the late emperor. The position of the minister is not as high as that of the commander. The minister has only one life, let alone a pair of lives, why not if the county king wants to kill the humble minister? But that was in those days.

Now, since the king of the county knows the situation of Prince Yan, he should know that any rash action may bring disaster to His Royal Highness Yan.So I said, the king of the county dare not kill me, he really can't kill me, not because the king of the county is afraid of me, but because of the filial piety of the king of the county to the prince...

Hearing this, Zhu Gaoxu stared blankly at him for a long while without saying a word, the murderous look on his face gradually faded away, and the raised fist was also put down stubbornly, he suddenly stomped his feet and shouted to the third Zhu Gaosui: "Let's go ! ...

The two brothers walked out angrily, but Zhu Gaochi clumsily snatched him over and forced Xia Xun to sit down.Waving his hands, he said, "Play music, dance...

The musicians in the lower compartment hurriedly played vocal music, and the girls looked at each other, before stepping forward again.

Zhu Gaochi said to Xia Xun with a bitter face: "Master Yang, look at this...,.

, "Hey! They're all playing a show! From the moment Steward Meng showed off the closeness between King Yan's mansion and the feudal vassals, the play started. The three sons of King Yan are not simple, the eldest is nothing but the second and third. How old are they? It's so amazing. This is to see that I haven't gotten to the point for a few days, and deliberately forced me to express my opinion." Xia Xun thought to himself, heaved a long sigh, and immediately entered the role "sincerely: "Don't worry, my son.The king of the county is young and energetic, and if you hear a few words of anger, the minister will not listen to it." He will not say it indiscriminately." Zhu Gaochi took a long breath and said, "That's good. That's good, come on , it would be better if those two bastards are not here, let's have a good drink and talk."

Xia Xun clinked a glass with him, drank the wine, and said in a low voice: "In the past, I had a fate with the Yan Palace, and I accidentally saved the safety of the Yan Palace. But I was also appreciated by the Yan King, and I also gave a large amount of gold, pearls and jade. Treasure. I have never forgotten this relationship. After I went to Jinling, I had to face a lawsuit, a life-and-death lawsuit." If it weren't for the great help of Princess Ming'er and Governor Xu of the Zhongshan Prince's Mansion, my life would have been lost. It's gone. ".

When Xia Xun said this, without Zhu Gaochi's persuasion, he poured himself a cup and drank it in one gulp.Give the wine glass a heavy meal.He lowered his voice and said: "Chaozhong" does have traitors.The Second County King was right. ".

,"oh?……

Seeing Xia Xun's confession, Zhu Gaochi's eyes sparkled, and he quickly poured another glass for him.Repeatedly said: "You said, you

Xia Xun said: "This treacherous minister" is Huang Zicheng, the emperor's master.The emperor is benevolent and filial.How could he harm the emperor's uncles? It's all Huang Zicheng, a traitor, "Humph! The subject had a dispute with the family, and he was the one who played tricks behind the scenes, and almost killed the subject. This Huang Zicheng wants to turn the emperor into a puppet in his hands. Naturally, I am most worried that the princes will support the emperor. So the rumors are confusing, and the news of the princes' intentions is false.

Zhu Gaochi's eyes flickered slightly, he nodded repeatedly, and pushed the cup in front of him, Xia Xun took the cup in his hand.Take a sip.He also said, "I was ordered to come to Peiping this time. It was my family commander who made my lord under the threat of this treacherous minister. Let me catch the prince of Yan. Don't worry, my son, I know that the prince is loyal to the court and has made great military exploits. It is my Ming Dynasty who deterred you." How could I help that traitor to destroy my great pillar, the giant pillar of the remaining evils of the Northern Yuan Dynasty? This time I came here, I didn’t want to catch the prince’s shortcomings at all, so I searched randomly, and went back to deal with the errands...

, "Master Yang".

Zhu Gaochi tightly grasped Xia Xun's hand with a pair of soft, fat hands, and said emotionally: "Master Yang, my family is up and down. If it can be preserved, I will never forget your kindness to my family... …

Xia Xun said: "Your Majesty, don't say that. I just don't want to help the tyrant. I can't speak in front of the emperor. But I believe that justice is at ease. One day, the court will see through Huang Zicheng's hypocrisy. Return the prince's innocence. Therefore, this generous gift from the son, I can't accept it!"

Xia Xun said with a straight face: "I'm not afraid that this generous gift will bite my hand, but if I accept the gift from the prince, it will be difficult for me to speak for Lord Yan. Once Huang Zicheng catches me, I will make the prince a traffic official." charges.

, "Okay. Okay. Then, I'll ask Director Meng to exchange that gift for a few ordinary New Year's goods! , but Xia Xun is so confiding that he won't give him any rewards. Zhu Gaochi finally felt uneasy. Turning his head, he saw something still Among the long-sleeved and graceful court ladies in front of the hall, Zhu Gaochi said, "Master Yang came from far away alone.Did not bring family members.I'm afraid it's hard to sleep in a lonely bed. These beauties are still virgins. You pick two you like and go back. If you want to bring them back to Jiangnan in the future, I will send them to you.If not, how about just you taking care of your sleep, food and daily life during your stay in Peiping? ",," No! ...

Xia Xun said solemnly: "Your Majesty, I risked my head to say this to you today. Is it a woman who is greedy for your money? No! It's because I can't understand the treacherous ministers in the court who harm the loyal and good; yes Because I have always admired the heroism of His Royal Highness King Yan; it is because King Yan has kindness to me, and because the Zhongshan Palace once saved my life, and Princess Yan is a member of the Zhongshan Palace. Don't report it? The prince bestowed wealth and beauty on me, that is belittling me, Yang Xu!  …

When Zhu Gaochi heard this, he hurriedly put on his clothes and got up, and solemnly saluted, "Brother Yang, don't blame me, Zhu Gaochi knew it was wrong!  …

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In the Cunxin Hall, Zhu Di had already removed the brazier, and was sitting on a chair energetically, with his three sons sitting beside him.

Zhu Gaochi said: "Father, after being provoked by my three brothers today, Yang Xu really uttered the truth." Zhu Di leaned slightly and said, "You say it.".

Zhu Gaochi said: "Yang Xu and Huang Zicheng had a grievance for a long time." We have already verified it, and it is indeed true.To Huang Zicheng's behavior.Yang Xu was very disgusted, and at the same time, he sympathized with the current situation of our Yan Palace.Because of the courteous treatment given to him by his father at the beginning and the help given to him by his mother's family's Zhongshan Palace, Yang Xu wanted to help us very much.It is true that he was ordered by the emperor to catch our family, but he didn't intend to do so, and I believe what he said is the truth...

Zhu Di thought for a while, and then asked, "Will he accept the rich woman?  …

"No!" Zhu Gaochi repeated Xia Xun's loud words, and said, "He is a gentleman...

Zhu Gaoxu asked suspiciously, "Brother, are you sure he's not cheating us?" Zhu Gaochi said, "No, if he was a lustful and lustful person, he wouldn't risk his life to save my family last time. But this time …………

He smiled slightly, looked at Zhu Di and said, "If he really has ulterior motives, wouldn't it be the best way to win our trust by accepting our money and women? Why should he refuse?  …

, "Yeah" what Chi'er said makes sense.

Zhu Gaochi said again: "However, my cousin, the emperor, is really good at acting. Even Yang Xu felt deeply unfair about the current situation of my Yan Palace, and he didn't think it was the order of the current emperor, but He thought it was Huang Zicheng who was acting cleverly. The emperor was just deceived by others." Zhu Di smiled wryly and said, "Alas, he is not the only one who thinks this way in the world".We are now a chicken egg under Mount Tai. In times of crisis, Yang Xu can do this.enough.With his official position, "Father didn't expect to get much help from him at first, as long as he doesn't make things worse, then he will be Amitabha... Xia Xun rode on the road, thinking of all the things in the past few days, unconsciously showing a slight smile." After waiting for a few days, Emperor Yongle finally couldn't hold back and made a move, and he also successfully confessed himself under the joint run of the three sons of King Yan, "Voice of Heart. "This line can be regarded as an initial step, and the next step is to wait for a better opportunity, when his performance will not be too abrupt.

When he came to Beiping, he originally wanted to rely on Zhu Di, a big tree, but he had to pay attention to the timing if he wanted to rely on someone.The timing is wrong.It's worthless if you vote.According to Luo Qianshi's method, it is indeed possible to gain the trust of King Yan.But because of this, he will leave a bad impression of being greedy for money and lustful. What he wants to do is not a short-term job, but a long-term job. How can he give the boss such an impression?

He has to take it step by step, and the first impression of a person is very important.In social psychology, this is called the primacy effect. In the interaction between people, when they meet for the first time, they will leave the deepest impression on the dramatist. In my mind, I have already left a brand.This imprint is your symbol.

A psychologist once did an experiment in which he used two paragraphs of text to describe a person.One paragraph paints him as a friendly, outgoing, sociable, happy man.Another passage described him as a dull, shy and introverted person, the study found: people who only read the first description.The vast majority see this person as a friendly and outgoing person: those who only read the description in the latter paragraph perceive this person as silent, introverted, and withdrawn.Not easy to get along with.

However.The cases related to the two paragraphs of description are concentrated together. When describing to people together, "Which description is placed first, most people will come to the conclusion. It is the impression given to him by the first paragraph. The impact of the second paragraph is very small. .Everyone, every time they do something, "First time... no matter how long you've known someone. ", the first time...the only one time, that time can never be changed, no matter how it changes later, the other party will always remember that,, the first time... this is the power of the first impression.

Xia Xun has now left a flawless and impeccable first impression on the big boss he is going to join.

Next, he only needs to maintain this kind of friendly relationship with King Yan's mansion. If King Yan doesn't make up his mind to rebel for a day, he can't take a clear stand on King Yan's side. Of course, there are exceptions. If he can control the court The exact time to attack King Yan, then...

Xia Xun remembered that in history, it was Zhang Xin, the commander of the capital of Peking, who first reminded the king of Yan that the court would attack him. From then on, Zhu Di, who had clear grievances and grievances, regarded Zhang Xin as a great benefactor. Said him, "En Zhang... Among the heroes of Jingnan, Zhang Xin has not had much military exploits. There is no special performance, but Zhu Di proclaimed himself emperor. When rewarding the heroes, Zhang Xin was killed because of this incident. It was sealed as the Duke of the country.

It seems to be not bad to grab a state prince to come to Dangdang.

Xia Xun smiled even more happily...! ~!