Travel through the Qing Dynasty and become emperor

Chapter 828 Official Butcher
Cen Chunxuan smiled wryly: "Accompanied by poems and books, Xiaochunqiu Dayi, when dreaming back at midnight, Chunxuan is always grateful for the mighty kindness of the emperor. I think my lord is here today, not just to talk about these things."

Zhu Wangzu smiled and said: "I'm here to congratulate you. Today's sage is lenient and benevolent in his government, and he has sent his brothers to come and release Cen Gong from prison. Cen Gong has been wronged for three years. Now he will see the sun again, and he will fly to the yellow sky. Really. It makes people overjoyed!" Then he loudly ordered the outside: "Go and prepare a car for Mr. Cen! Don't neglect the regulations, and ask for a car for a high-ranking official." Then he said to Cen Chunxuan: "In the past, brothers were ordered to act, and they often offended you. Hey, this is not a place to talk, and I went to the Yamen for a few days, and my brother sent Cen Gong off in shock, and talked about everything slowly."

Cen Chunxuan nodded with a smile, and told Cen Liang to pack up his luggage and send it straight to the provincial government office, while he and Zhu Wangzu got into the car and went to the provincial government office amidst the sound of blowing and beating.Along the way, Zhu Wangzu was thinking, not only did the three-year experience not bring down this Cen, but his mind became clearer. Could it be that Cen Chunxuan, who was so tall at the beginning, has really become exquisite from now on?
When they came to the provincial office, the banquet had already been arranged. Cen Chunxuan was silent for a long time, and said: "In the past three years, thanks to the care of your lord, although Chunxuan was not free, he was educated by poetry and books. Chunxuan is straightforward. I'm offended, I don't think my lord has the capacity to spread all directions, Chunxuan is ashamed of himself. This time I can see the sun, Chunxuan doesn't want to be successful again, if there is a chance to meet Sheng Xie En, I beg the emperor to allow me to go back to my hometown and always be with plum blossoms. This is Chunxuan's long-cherished wish, and I hope that my lord can help me."

Zhu Wangzu was full of ghosts. He was also the mastermind of the impeachment of Cen Chunxuan back then. He was afraid that he would be released from prison and go to Beijing to sue. Hearing his opinion, all old accounts would be written off. Mr. Cen has a beautiful mind and is open to all rivers. Zhu really admires it. However, my brother has already heard that the emperor intends to order my brother to serve in Yangzhou. , Mr. Cen is going to show his hands and feet, and he will definitely do something. Come on, brother toast, I wish you a smooth journey this time!"

The two chatted about other irrelevant things for a while, and the luggage had already been delivered. Cen Chunxuan stood up and said goodbye: "My lord, the emperor has an order, and Chunxuan dare not delay. The way to Yangzhou is uncertain. If we meet by chance, Chunxuan will meet again." Beauté. Goodbye."

Zhu Wangzu didn't hold back much, and sent Cen Chunxuan to the gate of the provincial government all the way, and then they parted.Zhu Wangzu looked at the back of the other party, and thought to himself: Cen Chunxuan, Cen Chunxuan, after sitting in the dormitory for three years, you seem to be a different person. Could it be that in the past three years, an expert has instructed you to succeed?
After walking for less than two miles, I saw a large group of people swarming over, all knelt down on the ground, congratulating, greeting, and saying auspicious words, and they were all ready to send Cen Chunxuan on the road like stars holding the moon.An old man in the lotus position said: "We all heard that Mr. Cen was released today, and we all rushed to see him off. If you have any orders, Zhemo will just say it."

Cen Chunxuan said with a smile: "I have nothing to worry about, and I have nothing to order. After studying in prison for three years, I recovered my health and found three treasures: the poems and books on the shelf, the oriole by the window, and the oriole under the armpit. Straw." One sentence made everyone laugh.At this moment, the street is full of people, and the firecrackers are crackling.

A woman knelt with her child in her arms and said, "Master Cen is a disaster for corrupt officials and a blessing for the common people, but now that you are gone, who will take care of us in the future?"

"Sister-in-law, please get up and talk, don't be like this." Cen Chunxuan saw people kneeling and looking at him eagerly. They all melted into the tears, so they wiped away the tears and reluctantly comforted them: "Chunxuan, how can he be so loved by the elders! Gaoguan Zhu is also a parent to you. The current emperor is holy. Everyone, go back and make a good living. Don't lose your name." There is a lot of hope." As he said, he moved, and at this time there were thousands of people who saw him off.The people in front held hands and squeezed to make way for him.Cen Chunxuan walked in front, and Cen Liang followed behind carrying his luggage before squeezing out of the crowd.

A man appeared from under the eaves of the street, and threw himself down to Cen Chuanxuan, "Please take care of the villain!" When he looked up, he was about eighteen or nineteen years old, thin and short, with a disheveled face, wearing a homemade cloth Indigo shirt, a pair of "kick dead cow" bean bag cloth shoes, kowtow like a chicken eating rice.Cen Chunxuan was taken aback.

Cen Liang came over with his luggage and said with a smile: "His name is Shunzi. He is from Jiangxia, Hubei. His family suffered a disaster. He had no choice but to go all the way to Sichuan and Sichuan to join his cousin-in-law. His cousin-in-law is the head of our prison. Uncle is on duty. When you were in the room, he was out shopping for you."

Cen Chunxuan helped Shunzi up with both hands, and said with a smile: "In this way, I am still in favor of you. It's just that I am like this now, how can I take care of you? How do you want me to take care of you?"

As soon as Shunzi heard that there was a door, she cried and told her grievances, covered her joints, and said in a repeated voice: "Just please take me in, I can do any job, and I can suffer any hardship. Whatever your lord wants Time to see that I am not authentic, just let it go!"

"I can only take you in temporarily." Seeing his pity, Cen Chunxuan couldn't help being moved with compassion, and said, "Back when I entered Beijing to take the exam to be an official, I followed my father's teaching not to follow your servants all the time, but your situation is really pitiful. In this way, I will take you for a ride and find you a bowl of food. If one day you have a good place to go, I will not stop you. Do you know how to read?"

Shunzi hurriedly said: "My lord is so kind to take him in, he must be a prince forever, and his official career will be prosperous! The young one has been in a private school for three years, and he can keep accounts and copy a register."

Cen Chunxuan's nephew, Cen Liang, said with a smile, "Just be a handyman by the master's side, and stay in shops along the way, and you can manage the expenses." Just like that, Shunzi and Cen Chunxuan set out on the road.Cen Chunxuan hadn't been reinstated yet, and the road from Meizhou to Yangzhou was a post station. According to the rules, Cen Chunxuan was only allowed to ride a horse by himself.Cen Chunxuan was very strict with himself and refused to ask for more post horses. This horse was only used to carry books, and he walked with Cen Liang and Shunzi on the road.In order to save the transportation fee, I don't want to take the train. I eat and sleep in the open along the way.But this time it was too late. I came to Hubei on this day, and I have been on the road for half a month.That night, a group of three checked their tickets and boarded at the station. Just after dinner, the postman rushed to the west wing where Cen Chunxuan lived, and asked as soon as he entered, "Which one is Master Cen?" Cen Liang and Shunzi were washing their feet. Seeing him so reckless, they were taken aback.

"I am." Cen Chunxuan was reading a book under the lamp, put down the book and asked, "What do you want?"

The postman slapped Qian'er with a "slap": "High-ranking Qu officials from Hubei are here to pay a visit!"

Cen Chunxuan was startled: "Please! Is that Qu Zijiu?" As he spoke, he saw a short-skinned official with a black red face come in. It was Qu Hongji, a high-ranking official from Hubei.

Although Qu Hongji was over sixty years old, he was full of energy, with piercing eyes, but his face was tired.

As soon as Qu Hongji entered the door, he said: "Brother Yunjie, you haven't moved quietly in Hubei, do you still pay attention to the same year?"

Cen Chunxuan hurriedly got up and went over, grabbed Qu Hongji's hand and said with a smile: "Zijiu, Chunxuan has no job right now, how could he have the audacity to go to Wuchang Mansion to bother you?" Messy, distressed: "The room is simple and crude, but you, a second-rank official, should be wronged to sit on a square stool."

The two were Jinshi in the same year, they had been in official circles for many years, their tempers were right, and their tempers were also congenial. I often send people to bring clothes and books. After three years, I didn't expect to meet here today.

After the two sat down, Cen Chunxuan asked, "Zijiu, you're not in Wuchang Mansion, why are you here all the time?"

At this time, Shunzi brought two cups of tea, stole a glance at Qu Hongji, and went out with lowered eyebrows.

Qu Hongji took a sip of the tea and said, "I have received the report that your brother Yunjie was released from prison. The emperor ordered you to rush to the Yangzhou mansion to wait for orders. I expect to pass through Hubei. If you don't go to Wuchang to find me, I only have to come to the post station to make fun of you."

"Zijiu, don't be joking. Chunxuan has just been released by the emperor, but he is just a white man. If he has the opportunity to meet the Holy Majesty, first of all, he will come to thank him, and second, he will ask for a decree to allow me to return to my hometown. I will be free for half my life. Chunxuan will be grateful." Endless."

Qu Hongji smiled: "You have a good idea. A talented person like brother Yunjie in such a great country has nothing to show for it. When the emperor is employing people, you want to hide and be quiet. Could it be that three years in prison will grind your edges and corners?" Gone?"

Cen Chunxuan smiled wryly: "Recalling that Chunxuan offended many of his colleagues when he was arrogant, he felt ashamed every time he thought about it. Chunxuan's temperament is very good in the officialdom, and he did not disappoint the emperor. Let me tell you how you got to the post station first. coming?"

Qu Hongji showed sorrow and glory: "My mother passed away unfortunately. I have asked the emperor to return to my hometown. Ding's mother is worried. The former father passed away. The country is in a troubled time. He was taken away by the emperor, so he did not return to his hometown to guard the system. After being robbed of love, Qu Hongji returned home without face."

Cen Chunxuan also sighed slightly: "Since ancient times, loyalty and filial piety cannot be fulfilled. An official only knows the word loyalty, which violates filial piety."

Qu Hongji's eyes lit up: "Brother Yunjie, I'm thinking that the emperor is going to use you. You should cheer up and serve the country loyally, and you must also be worthy of the holy family."

"I don't have that kind of temper anymore. It's still what the sages said: the wood is beautiful in the forest, and the wind will destroy it. I think that when I went to Sichuan, Shu and Guangdong, I was full of officials, so I punched hard and wanted to rectify it by myself. In the officialdom, who knows that you will end up at your own risk, after that, you will no longer have the intention of being an official, if the emperor uses it, you will be a mediocre official for half your life."

Unexpectedly, what he said caused Qu Hongji to stand up suddenly, seize the door and go out, Cen Chunxuan was stunned, and hurriedly called him: "Zi Jiu, what are you doing?"

(End of this chapter)