Ping An Biography

The next day Zhang Ning asked people to find out that Yu Qian had been saying that he was sick for a while and had not shown up outside.Immediately, in the cabinet office, he re-examined the list of officials submitted by Yang Shiqi two days ago, and it turned out that Yu Qian's name was not there.He thought to himself: Yang Shiqi and Yu Qian have a deep friendship, since he has arrived in Huguang, there is no reason why he does not want Yu Qian to renew his teacher-student friendship with him; Yu Qian did not appear on the list, the problem is not Yang Shiqi, it must be that Yu Qian did not say anything Pass.

After Yu Qian was released from the Prison of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Zhang Ning was of course very kind to him. He not only arranged a house, but also gave him a lot of property to make his life here safe.He also ordered that Yu Qian's personal freedom was no longer restricted, but he did not have a clear attitude towards the Dong family and his son who were taken to Wuchang, and he was suspected of taking them as hostages.

After reading the dossier, Zhang Ning got up and left the cabinet study, passing the guard that he would go to the old procuratorate to meet Yang Shiqi.

As usual, he rides in a carriage. He doesn't like sitting in a sedan chair very much. Subconsciously, modern people are used to relying on machinery and electrical appliances, and they feel indescribably uncomfortable about enslaving people.The street was full of hustle and bustle, so the carriage moved very slowly. Zhang Ning opened the curtain and walked along the road to see the scene outside.

Wuchang Prefecture is not only an important town in central China, but also one of the largest cities in the whole country. It is very densely populated, but it is estimated from the household registration files that there are tens of thousands of people. The atmosphere on the street can be seen.But in Zhang Ning's eyes, there is still a feeling of backwardness and roughness, which is due to the unconscious comparison with the city in his memory. [

The terrain of this section of the road is low, so the line of sight is not very wide, and the eyes are limited to the surrounding scenery, which looks like the old streets of towns and towns in the modern western region.Apart from the gates of a few wealthy families and restaurants opened by wealthy businessmen, most of them are people who carry burdens, pull carts, set up stalls, etc. to make a living.The street is close to Shahu Lake, and there is an inner city wharf, where you can see the trackers pulling the boats and a group of hard laborers unloading goods on shoulders or wheelbarrows.

It can be judged that in this prosperous city of the Ming Dynasty, most people are still illiterate and still rely on traditional crafts and ways to make a living. Apart from the government, there are no large organizations such as enterprises in the city of several 10 people. ...This is not a bad place. Wuchang Mansion is located in a plain, where rivers, lakes, water and land communicate. If it is a place far away from the central area, the situation may be many times worse than this.

Touching the scene, Zhang Ning had a feeling in his heart: there are many people, but few talents.It is almost impossible to produce a scholar like Yu Qian who can quickly understand new things through what he has seen, and who can cope properly under the old rules, among the illiterate people. In this era, only gentry can be relied on.

The chariots and horses arrived at the old procuratorate and learned that Yang Shiqi was seeing a visitor.The former Huguang Third Division officials visited Yang Shiqi admiringly, and they were talking loudly in the living room.But after Yang Shiqi reported that Zhang Ning had arrived, he came out to greet him soon.

After the two met, Yang Shiqi said frankly: "These people who are officials in Huguang, some of them have met several times when they were in the capital, and those who haven't covered their faces have seen their names on paper. Among them, there are indeed some people. If you have real talents and learning, if the prince agrees, how about I invite you to meet me someday?"

"There is a chance, there is a chance." Zhang Ning said casually, "But now I can recognize that the person with real talents and practical learning is Yu Tingyi." Speaking of this, Zhang Ning couldn't help but recall when Yu Qian was still the governor In a battle where he set up an ambush, the person who applied infantry, artillery and cavalry coordination tactics to the battle for the first time was not himself, but a man from the Ming Dynasty.

After hearing this, Yang Shiqi said: "I heard that Ting Yi has been caught in the wind and cold for the past few days, and he closed the door to thank guests, and the old man has never seen him."

Zhang Ning pondered and said: "Ting Yi and I were good friends many years ago. Now that I'm sick, I would be cold if I don't say hello... how about Yang Gong asking me to visit today?"

Yang Shiqi took Zhang Ning's expression very seriously, as if he really believed that Yu Qian was ill.He didn't point it out, and replied: "That's fine. Please wait in the hall for a while, and I will come as soon as I go, and I will reply to the masters of Shilin before I can get away."

"Please, Mr. Yang." Zhang Ning said politely.When he turned around and left, Zhang Ning said to Li Zhen who was accompanying him: "Ask someone to prepare some gifts... There is no need for medicinal materials. If people can't use them, they just throw them away. Prepare some that can be used at any time." real thing."

Li Zhen hurriedly clasped his fists and said, "This subordinate understands."

After preparing here for a while, Zhang Ning invited Yang Shiqi to go with him in the car, and the two went to Yu Qian's residence not far away.

Sure enough, the door of the mansion was closed tightly, and there was no sign of anyone entering or leaving.Fortunately, I asked someone to go up and knock on the door, but there was still a porter who opened the door.After a while, the chief guard of the mansion rushed over. This person was sent from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, so he naturally recognized Zhang Ning. He kowtowed and got up and asked someone to report to the inner mansion.

Zhang Ning didn't ask any unnecessary questions, but Yang Shiqi asked instead: "How is your master's condition?"

The chief guard replied: "I don't know much about the humble position. My wife and son took care of Mr. Yu personally, but I saw that they sent someone to grab the 'medicine'. Please, the prince and Mr. Yang, I will take the two of you to the inner palace."

It didn't take long to see Mrs. Dong bringing a young man to welcome her out. She lowered her head and ordered the young man to kneel down and salute.Zhang Ning hastily stepped forward and made a gesture of support: "No need, no need. Today, Mr. Yang and I paid a rash visit, not for official business, but to visit old friends from the past. Please don't blame my wife for disturbing things. Don't give up on big gifts. "

Yang Shiqi didn't feel comfortable talking to the woman, so he said to Mian: "Even though I'm in Huguang, I can't lose the scriptures of the saints."

The young man said clearly: "I will definitely listen to Grandpa Yang's teaching." Yang Shiqi laughed when he was happy.

Taking this opportunity, Dong secretly raised her head and glanced at Zhang Ning, with an extremely elusive emotion flashing across her face.Her dress is dignified and tidy, but she has no makeup, and even a single pearl and jade decoration on her hair. Compared with her status, she looks too simple.Most of the time, she keeps her head down, and the look in her eyes just flashes for a moment when she looks up, but a person's heart is too easily exposed from the eyes.At least it can be seen that she doesn't seem to be living a happy life... It doesn't matter whether the scenery shown by people is desolate, it's just on the surface, and only you can understand the inner feeling. [

Facing her, Zhang Ning naturally thought of what he had done. Now that he thought about it, it was a pure mistake.A person living in the world must have an identity and a foothold, including Zhang Ning himself, who also needs an identity to play a role in the world; Dong's identity is Mrs. Yu, if Hu Lai becomes a joke in the market, people say Even the dreadful spittle can drown.

He said calmly: "Speaking of which, I should apologize to Madam."

Dong Shi asked softly: "What is your apology, my lord?"

"You were living a good life in the capital. It was a little abrupt for me to send someone to pick up Huguang. But I was also concerned about your safety at the time, so please forgive me. Yang Gong was framed by traitors in the court, and Emperor Xuande also I listened to the slander, so I sent people to invite Yang Gong to come to Huguang, which naturally left an excuse in the Xuande court; Ting Yi and Yang Gong have a teacher-student friendship, which is known all over the world, and I was afraid that it would implicate Mr. Yu's family and hurt Gu, so we came out. This is the next policy."

After hearing this, Mrs. Dong said: "My lord and Yang Gong are here to see my husband. My husband is recuperating in his room. He is ill and cannot welcome him. Let me plead for him."

Together with Yang Shiqi, Zhang Ning followed Dong into the inner mansion, and then went to visit Yu Qian's bedroom.

Sure enough, seeing Yu Qian wearing white obscene clothes and just sitting up from the bed, he looked weak and wanted to get out of bed, while panting, "I'm so rude..."

Zhang Ning strode forward hurriedly, and grabbed his wrist: "You are welcome, you and I have not just met, why are you still caring about the worldly etiquette? Just lie down, and you must rest your body .”

Touching Yu Qian's wrist, he felt that his body temperature was normal, and looking at his face, although he was a bit withered and yellow, he didn't look sick...Whether he is pretending to be sick or not, anyway, he It is not uncommon for people to pretend to be sick and not to court.

Yang Shiqi also stepped forward to visit and said a few words of concern.Yu Qian sighed: "If your body is weak, you will have more than enough energy to do everything... You two, please sit on the chair." Then Mrs. Dong personally brought tea and water.

"People who eat five grains will never get sick. It's just a minor illness. Let's wait until the illness is cured." Zhang Ning said kindly.

Naturally, he came here today to persuade Yu Qian to come out and become an official, but he didn't know how to persuade him in the current situation, he couldn't bring a doctor to feel his pulse... This would be tantamount to persecution.

And Yang Shiqi on the side talked nonsense and didn't help to persuade him, but he didn't know what kind of "medicine" was sold in the gourd; but why he easily agreed to come and visit Yu Qian before?Zhang Ning pondered, maybe it was just to express his position in front of Yu Qian?

When the three of them were together, many topics could not be brought up.Zhang Ning finally didn't feel anxious after holding back, said some more important words, and got up to leave.

Yang Shiqi followed him out and sent him to the door, casually said: "Your Majesty, go back first, the old man suddenly remembered that there are still a few words that he wants to say to Ting Yi, if you choose another day, you might as well turn around and go again."

Zhang Ning understood, and bowed: "Then I will leave this matter to Duke Yang. Yu Tingyi is not on the list, so delaying this matter is not an option."

Yang Shiqi cupped his hands, noncommittal.

After a while, the chief guard came forward to see Zhang Ning out, and Zhang Ning confessed: "You look for an opportunity to tell Qian about something. The Ministry of Internal Affairs sent troops to the mansion. For monitoring purposes. Tomorrow you will move the barracks outside the mansion, and all expenses will be paid by the Ministry of Internal Affairs; from now on, you don’t have to intervene in the internal affairs of Yu’s mansion.”

The head of the guard carefully reminded: "In case...the person disappears or runs away, the Ministry of Internal Affairs will not accuse him of his lowly position?"

"Where can I go? Is there room for Yu Qian at the 'Pseudo Dynasty'?" Zhang Ning said casually.

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