A few months later, when they met again in Beijing, Bao Chao and others were naturally overjoyed. After saluting, they stepped forward and took Zaiying's hand regardless of their dignity, "Master Beizi, what's your promise to me?"
"Isn't this coming?" Zai Ying also really liked Bao Chao's straightforward temperament. He said with a smile, "But I can't say it here. (To be continued 89 Free Novel Reading "") I will arrive at the Ministry of Punishment later and see you. Let¡¯s go to Hu Junmen and talk to you together so that I won¡¯t have to waste my time talking, okay?¡±
"Okay!" Bao Chao said loudly, "Just listen to Master Bei."
Zaiying nodded, "Well, wait a moment. Chun Ting and I will ride in the same car. Cheng Xiang, you two can accompany the three generals to another car. I also happen to be talking to Bao Junmen."
As soon as it was agreed, everyone got on the bus. On the morning of the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, Beijing was still very busy, and the traffic was not smooth, making the not-so-close journey even more time-consuming. However, Zaiying felt that it was just right, and some words were right. Avoid others and talk to Bao Chao alone. After asking a few questions about the war before the army, Bao Chao spoke first, "Master Bei, I heard from my humble position that you"
"how?"
"Master Bei, you are a rough man in a low-level position. You can't speak. Don't take it to heart if you say something wrong." Bao Chao said, "I heard that the emperor exempted you from your errand? Why is that? If it is useful, Bao Chao can do it." You just keep talking. In my opinion, Mr. Bao, although you are a brat, when it comes to lofty sentiments, you are not inferior to those brothers in the humble professional army. Long live my lordwhy don't you miss your hard work?"
Zaiying was slightly moved in her heart and felt even more happy about Bao Chao's righteous speech, "Chun Ting has never seen that those brothers of mine are ten thousand times better than me in terms of talent and character! I'm afraid that if I see them, I will I feel that Zaiying is not worth mentioning."
"No, no. Don't say I'm better than you, just the same as you. That's my blessing!"
This sentence was very taboo, but Zaiying knew his temper and didn't think it was strange. She shook her head with a smile and changed the topic, "I heard Ronglu say yesterday that the winter clothes of the soldiers of the South Route Army were never ready, but ?¡±
"It can't be said that they have never been prepared, but there are things that come first. When I came to Japan this time, there were still more than 40,000 brothers who had not put on winter clothes. The other 100,000 people had already received them."
That¡¯s the number of three and one, Zaiying thought in his heart. He rolled his eyes and asked again, "Then, brothers must have a lot of complaints, right?"
"It's okay, it's okay. Although we don't have winter clothes, the brothers didn't get cold. We all found clothes from Japanese people's homes. We can't freeze, we can't freeze!"
"This time Chun Ting comes to Beijing, I'm afraid that Emperor Ama won't be able to take the time to meet him until he opens an office in Beijing" Seeing his suspicious look, Zai Ying knew that he didn't understand, so she explained a few words and then continued. , "I'm afraid that Huang Ama will ask about this matter. I wonder what Bao Junmen will say?"
"What else can I say? If I ask about it, I have to tell the truth!"
Zaiying secretly thought it was okay! If it hadn't been for today's meeting, I'm afraid a huge storm would be right in front of us! "Chunting, I'm afraid this is not good."
"What's the matter? Isn't it better to tell the truth to the emperor?" Although Bao Chao is rough, he is not a fool. He immediately asked, "If I lie, wouldn't it be deceiving the emperor?"
"Ah! Of course you can't deceive the emperor!" Zaiying said quickly, "However, the matter of winter clothes is of great importance. Do you know who prepares winter clothes for the frontline soldiers? It is Zhejiang Weaving Lian Jia. Do you know who Lian Jia is?" He is a disciple of Su Yuting. Once this happens, not only Lian Jia will be unlucky, but Su Shun will also be affected. Think about it, your one sentence will harm the people who supported the training of Guangwu's new army. Mr. Su, how can you bear it?"
Bao Chao couldn't wrap his mind around this. He didn't understand how Lian Jia's unlucky situation could harm Su Shun? Moreover, when Tianjin was training troops, the minister in charge was Zeng Guofan. Later, there was a Saishang'a and a Yishan. When did Sushun become involved? But Zaiying was on good terms with him and would never lie to him. Therefore, as if she was hypnotized by him, she complied and said, "Yes, this can't be done."
"That's right." Zai Ying said, "And this matter has been covered up. Even Jia, Sushun and others are thinking of your benefit. In the future, you will have soldiers and food. Don't talk about these, just With the help of Su Yuting¡¯s help in Hu Junmen¡¯s affairs, we are still afraid that we can¡¯t make it a big issue and turn it into a small thing?¡±
This sentence really touched Bao Chao. He and Hu Xiaomao Paoze had a deep love. He had originally made up his mind to go to Beijing this time to do his best to plead for him in front of the emperor. However, due to unlucky timing, he went to Beijing. For several days, I couldn't even see the emperor's face. I wanted to find help but had no way. Now when I heard Zai Ying say it, I felt happy for no reason, "Really?"?Are you really willing to help? "
"Of course, but this matter is not urgent. As long as I go to Sushun's house and tell him before opening the office, he will feel grateful for you and will naturally help."
"That's great!" Bao Chao solemnly raised his hand, "In that case, I would like to thank Mr. Beizi on behalf of Hu Xiaomao!"
While he was talking, the car in the rear stopped and Zaiying looked around and saw that he had already arrived in front of the criminal department. Ronglu had been here early to prepare for errands. Because Hu Xiaomao was an imperial prisoner, although he was still free when he entered the capital, he was still free when Qing Yi Xiaomao arrived. The Ministry of Punishment reported and immediately put him in prison. The chief of the prison department was named Xia, and he was the son of Xia Chenghai, the chief at that time. His name was Xia Lin. Xia Tian's Ganlin was naturally a very good name.
Ronglu was not familiar with the people in the Ministry of Justice, but he had a good relationship with Xia Lin. He was afraid that he would not be on duty that day, so he got up early and made a special trip to Xia Mansion to explain his purpose. Xia Lin heard that the second elder brother was going to take someone with him. The visit felt strange, but I didn't dare to refute his face, so I had to go to the Ministry of Justice with Ronglu, fill in the official documents, and wait for the arrival of Zaiying and his party.
The Prison of the Ministry of Punishment can be regarded as the only place under the Qing Dynasty that is on par with the Forbidden City. It is not because of its splendor, but because these two places are beyond the reach of the law! There is really no way to explain the darkness, and even a wise king like Tang Zong and Song Zu can't even think of changing it at all! Of course, there are discrepancies in this. Hu Xiaomao, for example, lives in a fire house - the so-called fire house is for officials who are guilty but have not yet been sentenced. It is equivalent to finding another place in the imperial prison. The officials themselves could bring their servants and make fires to cook here, hence the name. In fact, not only the servants, but also the concubines can be sent in to sleep with them if the servants and bosses are taken care of well - it's just to deceive the superiors and not hide the secrets from the subordinates.
Hu Xiaomao has been in the army for many years. Once he settled down, he felt that it was unnatural, but he was not free, and it was not up to him. I got the news today and knew that guests were coming, but unexpectedly it was Bao Chao and the others! "Chunting, ah, Master Bei?" He didn't recognize the other people. He just looked at them with his eyes, but couldn't name them.
Bao Chao chuckled and introduced him one by one, "Lao Hu, I think you are living a very comfortable life! Even better than me!"
"Then you and I will switch?"
"I don't want it!" Bao Chao said with a smile, "I suppressed people so much in Kobe. If I stay here for a few days, I will commit suicide without waiting for the emperor's decree!"
Everyone laughed. Lu Bingli walked around the fire room curiously, and then came back, "Junmen, it's not that bad here eh! A humble position means"
"Forget it, you lazy boy, you can't say it right no matter what you say."
"Lao Hu, has your elder brother been here?"
"Been here." Hu Xiaomao nodded enthusiastically, "On the 24th, my brother came here with Huan Shuai and Zhu Shuai." His eyes scanned everyone's faces, "Why, you didn't see them?"
"No." Zai Ying replied, "Chunting Junmen arrived in Beijing not long ago, and without Huanwen and Zhuxiu to accompany them, they rarely even leave the gate of Guanyi. Maybe they don't know?"
Hu Xiaomao didn¡¯t think much, just nodded and stopped asking any more questions.
Everyone sat for a moment and stood up to say goodbye. Hu Xiaomao walked a few steps outside, his eyes full of reluctance, "Xiaomao, don't worry, I, Bao Chao, will keep you safe in front of the emperor even if I risk my life to get rid of you." !" He thought for a while and felt that something was wrong with what he said, and then said, "If you stay here for a few more days, Your Majesty, you will be fine."
¡°Then¡thank you very much, brother.¡±
After leaving the Criminal Department, Wang Yu sighed, "You can't even say that you can't see your true colors even in a critical situation. Hu Junmen"
"That's not what I said. When it comes to bravery, I think Hu Junmen is definitely not inferior to others. It's just that the punishment department is miserable and doesn't know what tomorrow will be like. It's enough to make the hero short of breath." Zaiying Wenyu explained a few words, "Spring Ting, where are you going next?¡±
"Oops! I was just talking to Lao Hu, but I forgot to ask Mr. Bei Zi to tell us a story. Let's save it for another day!"
Zaiying laughed at this. He didn't expect that Bao Chao was still obsessed with the progress of the Yang Naiwu case. "Well, if Chunting really likes to hear it, he might as well go to Tianqiao and Dashilar. Where can anyone specifically use this as a basis?" The storytelling is clear and detailed, more interesting than my hearsay, and Chun Ting will definitely like it."
Bao Chao was a little disappointed. It was true that he loved listening to Zaiying tell stories, but more importantly, he wanted to have someone to accompany him during this annual festival to relieve the loneliness of being a guest. Unexpectedly, Zaiying declined?
Zaiying also had her own difficulties. After Bao Chao came to Beijing, he had many connections with the princes before he met the emperor. After all, there was something wrong. Not to mention that the emperor had never been close to his sons and military lieutenants. yesWith a disapproving attitude, everyone from Zaiying and below to Zailin and Zaijun who were appointed to the Ministry of War were quick and easy, and they would definitely not last long. The only eldest son of the emperor, Zaili, has now handed over his errands in the Shenji Camp. Specialized in cleaning the house. All these clearly show the emperor's attitude.
In addition, Zaiying felt that it was time to meet Sushun.