Three Kingdoms.

  Chapter 1670 Xue Lan's Salt

The chaos that occurred in the back street of the Pangtong Mansion two days ago seems to be gradually subsiding. For the people who eat melons, they will not get much attention if they cannot eat melons continuously. In the huge city, there are too many things, too many ups and downs, and the dismissal of an official is just a splash in the city. After the splash drops, it gradually fades out of sight.

  However, this is not the case in the hearts of officials of all sizes in Guanzhong.

  China's officialdom has always been to settle accounts after autumn, and ask to be killed after autumn.

He thought nothing happened and was suddenly liquidated, Liang Jiru, and Dou Wu too, but for a while, General Hussars did not say anything, and Pang Tong, the director, seemed to spend every day on the construction of Qinglong Temple. Xue Lan in prison There is no worse news coming out, and people can't help thinking about it, and it's not clear which direction this matter will develop...

Jing Zhaoyin's position is temporarily vacant. Originally, such a big radish pit naturally attracted the attention of many people, but now everyone is cautiously controlling themselves. After all, above Jing Zhaoyin, there is a Hussar general Fei Qian Sitting in the township, only if he opens his mouth can he determine who this position belongs to.

However, it is obvious that Pang Tong still belongs to the first rank. Although it is said that the current position has been changed because of the matter of Cai's side branch, it also means that Pang Tong has been punished for the matter of Cai's side branch. In the future, whoever takes this matter as an example in the future may have to face not only Pang Tong's personal dissatisfaction.

  But what is Hussar General Fei Qian waiting for?

Nowadays, not only Guanzhong Sanfu, but also many places have official vacancies. In many cases, these places are operated with the minimum number of officials. Naturally, it is not allowed for a long time. After all, no matter how diligent you are in government affairs, you should Some Muxiu is still needed, and there must be some secondary officials to assist, otherwise, even if the people in these major official positions are willing and happy, but people will always have three disasters and five diseases. Once they fall, there will be no second officials. Immediately messed up?

Although Guanzhong is not considered a great Han court, the turbulence here in Feiqian still affects countless people who are constantly adjusting their bodies and re-choosing their positions. In the past few days, I don’t know how many people are secretly Communicating, running, connecting in series, I don't know how many people changed their doors and queues, and even those shops in the city that sold expensive and famous thorns were out of stock for a while.

  The road of politics is actually a road of no return.

  As long as you go up, you can't turn back. Why are those people who started well and ended well in history especially noted, and then passed on through the ages? It's not because the number of these people is really too small, and things are rare. Most of them are either trampled on this road and become stepping stones, or they climb up by themselves by smashing the heads of others.

  When you gain power, it is certainly beautiful, but once you lose your power, it is like being stripped of your robe and naked.

Xue Lan was originally a prominent family in the East China Sea, and he and Yijian, Tan Bin, Chu Feng, Zhang Su, Feng Xi, Wei Xuan, and Xu Qian were also called "Eight Talents". He was sealed by others, and some were raised by himself, but he had a slight reputation anyway, but when he fell into prison, he was just as miserable.

  Prison, that dynasty was pretty much the same. Because of the confined space, the humidity will inevitably linger in future generations, let alone the Han Dynasty. The prison as a whole is like a semi-basement, built with stone strips, and there are some holes at the same level as the ground, which are not big, almost the size of a head, and the ventilation is just enough, light transmission and ventilation Well, I can only hehe. Because half of it is underground, mold and moisture are unavoidable. The strong earthy smell, the musty smell of wood and grass mats, and the smell from the human body are mixed together, making Xue Lan who is usually pampered Almost suffocated.

  On weekdays, there are a lot of guests in my home. There are many people who talk and talk, but now there is no one, no one, no...

  After the first day, Xue Lan, who was very hungry, didn't care about any disgust, and eagerly poured the slightly rancid wild vegetable porridge soup into his mouth, and even choked his trachea because of it, coughing up all his tears and nose. It's just one meal a day, if you don't eat, you have nothing.

   "Can anyone see X?"

  Every time she heard someone passing by the window or door of her cell, Xue Lan couldn't help asking questions, but she was always indifferent when she got it, and at most it was a few sneers.

  Three days later, someone finally came, it was Xue Lan's son, Xue Yong.

   "Father..."

  Xue Yong saw Xue Lan in such a mess, burst into tears, and threw himself in front of Xue Lan.

   "It's okay to be a father, to be a father...get up, at home...how is home?" Xue Lan asked Xue Yong, holding back his surging emotions.

   "At home...at home is safe..." Xue Yong answered while sobbing. Although there were some problems in the family, compared to Xue Lan's current situation, those things were actually nothing.

  Xue Lan looked around meaningfully, and then said in a low voice, "Is there...is there anyone...or, what is it..."

  Ask this question, Xue Yong suddenly remembered, and quickly said: "No one came to the door... But last night, there was a sudden movement at the back door, and after the child went out to check, there was no one, only a basket of mulberries was placed at the door..."

   "Mulberry?" Xue Lan frowned.

  Xue Yong nodded, and said: "A small vine blue dress, not many... I thought it was left behind by others, but I don't think it looks like..."

Xue Lan thought for a moment, nodded, and then said in a low voice: "I know...Yong Er, for the sake of my father, I am safe here for the time being, and there is no need to worry about it... There must be no one at home, so you should go back first... But, remember to go first Buy a jar of salt from the store in Dongfang and take it home..."

   "There is still salt at home..." Xue Yong was a little confused.

  Xue Lan frowned and said, "Let's do it! Remember! Go!"

   "...Uh, only..." Seeing what Xue Lan said, Xue Yong had no choice but to leave, "Boy...retire, father, take care..."

  Xue Lan waved her hand, watched her child retreat step by step, and then disappeared at the door of the cell, she couldn't help turning her head to look at the small window on one side, and sighed softly...

  In a small building at the corner of Chang'an Cross Street, Wei Duan sat by the window alone, and had been drinking for a long time. The window facing the street has been opened, and looking down from the window, one can see the traffic of people at the entire intersection, and the voice of the market has also come in, noisy and chaotic, just like Wei Duan's current mood.

  The drinks on the table were already cold, and the dishes were scattered, but Wei Duan didn't care about the drinks and dishes at all, and he didn't let anyone replace them. He just stared at the cross street downstairs, as if he was waiting for something...

  Who would have thought that this hussar general Fei Qian could become such a big hit?

Sometimes Wei Duan couldn't help thinking with some regrets, if he had known that Hussar General Fei Qian was so powerful, then if he had met Fei Qian who was still a Sima of another department, or when he was still a general of Zhonglang, Wouldn't it be that he is also so prosperous now, at least one two thousand stones is indispensable, so why do we need to do our best to plan now?

well!

   Living in Chang'an is not easy. This sentence is not only for the people in Jingpiao, but also for the local aborigines. Jingzhao Webster had already emerged as early as the early Western Han Dynasty. For example, he was proficient in "Li" and "Shangshu", and passed on "Lu Poetry", which produced Webster's "Lu Poetry" school, which established the family's classics The traditional Wei Xian, such as Wei Xuan, who successively served as Taichang, Shaofu, Prince Taifu, Yushi doctor, and prime minister in the second year of Yongguang, and Taifu during the period of Emperor Ai of the Han Dynasty and Dingtao King, was promoted to the rank of chief minister. Cavalry generals, Wei rewards for the Marquis of the closed pass...

   Among the Wei family, there are nearly 20 officials who have served two thousand shi or more, and there are even father and son prime ministers.

  But it is not easy to maintain the status of the big family...

Although Hussar General Fei Qian didn't mention anything about Xue Lan at this stage, and the officials in the Hussar's government office were also very tight-lipped, but in the circle of Chang'an gentry, some faint news came out. Like the wind before the storm, blowing the treetops.

Next, not only the entire Sanfu, but also other areas will undergo a major change. Even this change may be a major change in the prefecture and county regime after the Han inherited the Qin Dynasty. How it will change, no one knows...

  This kind of change is a good thing for some people, but not necessarily for some people.

Therefore, ever since he found out about Pang Tongtong, Wei Duan was so busy that he didn't even touch the ground. There were too many people talking and talking too much, which made my voice a little hoarse, but I still insisted on it, but I never expected that it would be such a situation!

   Could it be that General Hussars doesn't like to see the Guanzhong faction that much?

  Xue Lan was arrested and imprisoned. In a short time, no one dared to talk about Xue Lan. Even when they saw Wei Duan, they all acted as if they couldn’t see them, and walked around the road...

Xue Lan probably won't be able to keep it. If he thinks of some credit and hard work, and transfers him to a marginal position, it will be considered a good result. And who would say anything and ask for favors for Xue Lan?

Wei Duan is also afraid of risks, but he also knows that he must stand up for this matter and give Xue Lan an explanation, at least to ensure some basic treatment for Xue Lan, so that in the future someone will be willing to listen to his dispatches, Otherwise, once the hearts of the people are scattered, it will be even worse...

   "Du Ji Du Bohou..." Wei Duan muttered, gritted his teeth, "and that Li Yuan..."

  The Du family is also a very prestigious surname in Guanzhong. If Du Ji can clearly express his support for Wei Duan...

  Although Li Yuan said that he is not a big official now, he is the only one who can mobilize some soldiers...

  Alas, the world is hard!

   While sighing to himself, someone suddenly reported in a low voice: "Gong Wei, the Xue family boy is back..."

   Wei Duan looked out the window all of a sudden, and saw at the end of the street, a half-grown kid walking over with a somewhat dejected expression. It was Xue Yong, the son of Xue Lan.

Although it is said that Wei Duan did not appear in Xue's house, and he cannot appear in Xue's house at this time point, he has been paying attention to it. Helping Xue Lan is to help, but the premise is that Xue Lan understands the rules. Mulberry is a vague reminder, but I don't know if Xue Lan understands it, or if Xue Yong has anything to say?

   "Duke Wei, do you want to call him?"

   Someone outside the door asked in a low voice.

   Wei Duan pondered for a moment, and decided not to do anything for the time being. Who knows if there are any other people following Xue Yong now, wouldn't he have exposed his relationship by going out rashly?

  The Xue family and the Shen family are not Guanzhong surnames. As long as they don't reveal themselves, they can't be related to the Guanzhong faction.

   "No need for now!" Wei Duan said in a deep voice, "Look again, don't act rashly!"

   There was an answer outside the door, and then fell silent.

Xue Yong didn't notice that anyone was staring at him. He was thinking about his father's miserable appearance in prison all the way. When I turned to my own road, I suddenly remembered what my father told me, and turned out quickly, heading towards Dongfang...

"What are you going to do?" Wei Duan was stunned for a moment, and his heart couldn't help jumping. To the east was Jing Zhaoyin's mansion, which was also Xue Lan's former office. Could it be that Xue Lan left some in the mansion? What, ask Xue Yong to fetch it? "Come on, follow up! Be careful not to reveal your whereabouts!"

After waiting for an hour in Wei Duan like ants on a hot pot, the subordinates sent to follow Xue Lan's son came back and reported that Xue Lan's son did not go to the office, but went to Dongfang to buy a jar of coarse salt. Now I went back again, and went home directly from Dongfang...

   "Bought a jar of salt?" Wei Duan asked, "Where did you buy it? Is there anything unusual?"

   "Among the chaos..." the subordinate replied, "It seems... nothing unusual..."

Wei Duan muttered softly, and suddenly his face showed a bit of joy. He clapped his hands lightly, and muttered softly: "It's wonderful, it's wonderful! Somebody knows it... Haha, Mr. Xue is really a believer... Come on People, go home!"

   Now, Xue Lan's biggest problem has been partially solved, and the rest is Shen Yi. This person is young and vigorous, too frivolous, probably...

   Wei Duan swayed on the horseback, his face became gloomy again.

  (end of this chapter)