Luan Yiwei is the first-class associate of the emperor. This official title is inherited from the Jinyiwei system of the Ming Dynasty. It is not like the Jinyiwei who is responsible for the task of investigating and detecting detectives. In addition, Luan Yiwei has a record of honor, a chariot umbrella cover, and music and music. , horses and elephants are all managed by Luan Yiwei.
Originally, the chief and deputy envoys of Luanyi were Prince Zheng Duanhua and Zaiyuan, but these two people were rushed back to the capital by the emperor and handed over to the care of the Zongren Mansion. Their errand fell on Yiwei. Yiwei was very smart, but His temperament is not free from the irritability of young people. When he meets with foreign ministers several times, he always behaves carelessly and carelessly. However, as a minister, you should not have the desire to leave just because of a temporary setback. You should continue to work hard and persevere.
The emperor noticed his brother's disharmony in official affairs and issued an edict without waiting for Yipei's request: "There was Yipei, the king of Dunjun, who acted hastily and frivolously when I summoned the foreign ministers. He went on errands as the envoy to Luanyi in Yipin, but he still managed the affairs of the clan. Sushun, the left minister of the Ministry of Punishment, has been diligent and down-to-earth since he entered the official position, and he has been transferred to the title of envoy of Luanyi Guards. I admire this."
When the imperial order was issued, Yipei and Sushun were overjoyed at the same time! In the former case, there was no need to often serve as an errand in front of the emperor, and there was no need to always maintain a cautious attitude - for him, being a Luan Yi envoy was really a hard job; for Sushun, it was more joyful. The champion envoy is a third-rank official, which is one level lower than his current rank. However, the champion envoy is a close relative of the emperor. When the Luan Yi envoy is vacant, the champion envoy is actually the emperor's minister. From this perspective, Even if he was demoted to the rank of guard of Qianqing Palace, he would be willing to do so.
After thanking him, he folded and sealed the seal, and the emperor immediately summoned him. Sushun entered the Nuan Pavilion with one expression of joy and the other of sorrow. He knelt down on the golden steps as bright as a mirror and said, "Slave Sushun, I bow to the emperor, long live it." Long live long live.¡±
The emperor sat high behind the imperial desk, looking at this famous powerful minister, not knowing what he felt in his heart. Sushun's life trajectory has changed a lot, but come to think of it, his spirit of promoting advantages and eliminating disadvantages, and his courage to know people and do their jobs well, won't be diminished by this, right?
After a long silence, the emperor said: "Sushun,"
The emperor didn't speak, and Sushun couldn't even speak. He knelt on the ground and felt the unexpected power of heaven. Sushun felt his back was sweaty. When he heard the voice above, he felt relaxed, "I'm here, my servant." Dalian himself was startled, and hurriedly leaned down again: "This slave has behaved inappropriately, please punish me, Your Majesty."
"I see everything that the Ministry of Punishment does." The emperor ignored his words and said to himself: "You don't read many books, but you are better than you are willing to use your heart. More importantly, Yes, I know that you are very loyal."
"Yes." He felt very submissive and said loudly: "The people next to me don't understand. I only know how to respect the heaven and the ancestors, and think about the ancestral system. I accept the emperor's favor, even if I am broken into pieces, I still want to repay the emperor's favor. ."
The emperor suddenly asked, "How old are you this year?"
"In reply to the emperor's message, my servant Xiao Niu is 36 years old this year."
"Okay, it was that time. The champion envoy did his job well and showed it to the world, so that they know that there are talents among our bannermen." The emperor said slowly He said: "Sushun, you, Prince Gong and others will all be of great use to me in the future. No matter what happened back then or appointing you to do this job now, it is just a matter of experience. If you do it well, I will definitely not begrudge you." The reward of honor and salary; if you do not do well, I will never be lenient in dealing with it. You must remember this section."
"Yes. The emperor's teachings will never be forgotten by this slave."
"There are some things I want to say up front, so that no one will be punished for not teaching me in the future. There are two types of people I hate the most. One is those who don't know how to advance or retreat, and treat foreign officials as internal ministers; the other is greedy. As long as you If you can control yourself in these two places, even if you make some mistakes, I will tolerate it. Otherwise, watch your skin!" The emperor's expression turned gentle, and he waved his hand casually: "That's it, you kneel down. "
"Cha!"
Sushun retreated outside. It was already approaching the end of August. He couldn't feel any heat at noon, but he felt as if a fire was burning in his chest. Even though he was repeatedly telling himself to go, he walked. Be prudent and don't let the servants and colleagues see the joke, but thinking like this in your heart has no effect at all. The emperor's words have been repeated over and over in your mind: Both you and Prince Gong will be of great use, what kind of promotion is it? What is considered a big use?
After another thought, he thought: How great would it be if the emperor did not mention Prince Gong, but only himself? However, the brotherly relationship between Prince Gong and the Emperor was extraordinary, and such thoughts were just a precaution in his mind. He also knew that this was impossible.
When he arrived at the duty room outside the garden, everyone knew that although his grade had dropped by one level, Xing Zuo was also serving as the commander-in-chief.? This is the sign of the great use of Liao Xiu. How can the cold stove that is about to heat up be done without taking the opportunity to simmer it? So wherever I went, I saw smiling faces of celebration, and what I heard in my ears were sounds of congratulations.
Finally, Sushun still remembered the emperor¡¯s edict admonishing him and did not dare to get too carried away. He said goodbye to his colleagues and got on the sedan chair all the way to the recently completed mansion in Rehe.
Sushun was a very shrewd person. He learned from Prince Zheng that the emperor intended to patrol Rehe, so he purchased a long-abandoned wasteland in Rehe that was originally used for offices in the Shangsiyuan. Before the emperor left, he The renovation work began and was completed around the end of July.
Compared with the houses prepared by the imperial court for the retinue officials, Sushun's new mansion is much larger. However, he is a member of the imperial court, and there are clear regulations on how to act in the court and when he returns home and where he will sleep. I didn't dare to do it, so although the house was large, it was very sparse and empty inside.
There were only a few servants following him in the mansion. When they saw the official sedan entering the mansion, they hurriedly greeted him: "Master is back?"
"Are there any guests coming?"
"Yes. Mr. Zheng from the Ministry of Punishment sent his servants here. He was not here, so he left a greeting note and went back."
Mr. Zheng of the Criminal Department is a subordinate of Sushun. Zheng Dunjin, one of the eight saints of the famous Qiu Shen Division, was a Jinshi in the fifteenth year of Daoguang. He is a very loyal man. Because he is not good at drilling, he is still in the official position in the same year. As a member of his criminal department, Sushun knew nothing about criminal cases and laws after he took up his post in the department. Zheng Dunjin had many suggestions for him, and the two of them could be regarded as friends. This visit was probably also to congratulate him.
But now, Sushun was not in the mood to entertain him. He nodded and gave an order: "The people who came to the street also bought four 'boxes of vegetables' and sent them to Mr. Zheng's house. He said that I have something to do today and will come to visit him in person the next day." ." After saying that, he ordered again: "Please, Mr. Hao Chen."
"yes."
After a while, the servant came in front, followed by a young man about thirty years old who entered the main hall. He was less than five feet tall, unruly, as if his face had never been washed, and he looked like a celebrity: "Here. My lord, please greet me."
Sushun smiled and extended his hand to invite, "Mr. Long, please come and sit. Come and sit."
The visitor's name is Long Rulin, whose courtesy name is Haochen. He is from Yao Mountain in Hunan Province. Long Rulin was very smart at a young age and was known as a child prodigy in the local area. Everyone said that he was a high school student in the examination center and was a master of affairs. Who knows what age he is? His performance on the spot was not good, and he failed to place in the test for a long time from the age of sixteen to twenty-six. Seeing that his talents were not as good as his own glory for a while, he often fell into disgrace, and his heart was full of self-pity and self-pity. As time went by, he became out of place. Less and less people like to get close to him.
He was proud of his temperament, and most looked down upon those of the same age who were very diligent in making collations and annotations without removing the red lead. Instead, he liked to study economic and practical studies, and he also paid attention to words, epigraphy, and music, and all the so-called "miscellaneous studies" , all dabbled in, quite a bit of celebrity style.
In the 29th year of Daoguang, the 30th year of Daoguang, and the first year of Xianfeng, he failed three consecutive rural examinations, which made him completely give up the idea of ??becoming an official. Instead, he took the path of being a court official and entered the mansion of Nisi Fuji in Shandong as a minister. A sweeper. Although "If you don't succeed in studying, go and study", it seems to be the end, but it is a life of "gods, tigers, and dogs". The sound and light of the famous screen is very brilliant. This generation is not only well versed in the rules and fluent in writing, but also has a strong lineage of teachers and is well-informed. Therefore, the process of learning screen is very important.
Long Rulin is extremely smart, and he is unique in order. Fuji is also very dependent on him. This time when the Shandong case happened, he was the first person to see that there was a lot of fuss behind it. He didn't want Fu Ji to make him stupid, and he didn't have the ruthlessness of a strong man to cut off his wrist. In his opinion, it was really This is causing trouble, but Master Juding has made his own decisions, and there is nothing he can do about it.
When the emperor issued an edict and used hardship methods to force Xiang Jin and others to confess, it was Long Rulin who was the first to realize that there was something hidden in it. He told Fuji that he should bribe the officials of the Zhensi Yamen and When you are on duty at night, you might as well be perfunctory - Sushun only learned about this after Fuji confessed - Sushun has a very good characteristic, which is that he is willing to listen to those who have real knowledge. Therefore, in the report to the court, it was only said that Fuji had instigated this matter, and Long Rulin's name was not mentioned.
Not only that, Sushun sent someone to find Long Rulin, and after a long talk, he introduced him into his residence. To show that he valued Long Rulin, he personally wrote and prepared the letter of appointment, which was written in bright red, with the whole face written in red. Write the word "Guan Shu", and what is written inside is: "Dun hired Master Rulin Long to handle criminal matters during his tenure as the acting Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of Punishment. He was given a monthly payment of 120 taels of gold and silver, and he started repairing it at the museum. Three more chapters Thirty taels of silver in honor of Zhi. I respectfully order it." Signed below: "Teacher Su Shun pays his respects." No official title is required.There is no need to seal or seal it, just seal it in a red envelope and add a label that reads "Master Long Hui Cun".
Firstly, Long Rulin was greedy for the one hundred and twenty taels of gold and silver he earned every month, and secondly, Fuji suffered the misfortune of being beheaded in the city on the day he was ordered to do so. However, he was completely fine despite being involved in the crime, and he was very grateful and solemn. Shun's writing depicts the transcendent virtue - in fact, Su Shun's excerpts presented to the emperor were also polished by him. The invitation to the emperor's favor gave him more confidence in Sushun's future career. For this reason, Long Rulin readily agreed and accompanied Sushun to Rehe.
Sushun had stayed in Jiucheng Soldiers and Horses Division for a long time, and he was unreasonably superior to Fuji in handling people and things. He spent most of his time chatting and drinking with Long Rulin, so it was natural that he would Long Rulin said that he was only an audience, and Sushun didn't read much. Long Rulin sometimes brought out allusions in his remarks, and Sushun was often stunned. At first, he was inevitably looked down upon by Long Rulin, but Sushun always treated others as friends, and Long Rulin had many thoughts of loyalty and forgiveness in his heart.
Moreover, Sushun people are very smart and never do stupid things like pretending to understand in front of Long Rulin. He often said to Long Rulin: "Brother Haochen, you talk to me about the principles in the book, I am not yours." Opponent. But just say it and it will always be helpful for me to listen."
This statement made Long Rulin feel that he was frank and endearing. However, because of his statement, it was inconvenient to quote scriptures and talk about the principles in the book. "'Knowledge of worldly affairs is knowledge, and understanding of human feelings is article.'" Ting Ting Sir, you don¡¯t have to be self-effacing.¡± He said, ¡°I advise you to take some time off and read a few poems, look at the mountains and the water. This will improve your temperament and be of great benefit to you.¡±
¡°These few words of yours are just a prescription,¡± Sushun said, ¡°They can cure my vulgarity.¡±
"That's right!" Long Rulin praised him and said, "You can see that this is not bad."
The two of them got along well with each other like a fish in water. Sushun also learned a very elegant way of speaking in social interactions, and he was able to cope with the situation.
Long Rulin sat down next to Sushun, and cupped his hands with a smile: "I'm going to meet the saint today, can I have any teachings from the heavenly language?"
"Today in the palace, the emperor said to me" He repeated the emperor's words, and finally said: "The emperor has entrusted you with such a heavy responsibility. As slaves, I can't repay it with my body and bones. I can only do my best and risk my life." Reported."
Long Rulin nodded and said, "This is what it should be, sir." He asked, "Does your Majesty have any opinions on the errands and regulations of the Luan Yi Envoy?"
"Of course it is done in accordance with the ancestral system. The Ministry of Rites has rules and regulations" Sushun saw the disapproval on Long Rulin's face and stopped talking: "Is it inappropriate?"
"Oh, no." Long Rulin knew that people like Sushun took the ancestral law very seriously, so he hurriedly said, "Students think that everything should be based on the ancestral law, and there is nothing wrong with it. But since the emperor ascended the throne, , Determined to implement the New Deal, Luan Yiwei's job, I'm afraid there will be many changes." He gave an example: "On June 27 this year, the emperor only took a few people out of the garden and went to the street. The people in the market are also living idle, was the Fifth Master accompanying him at that time, right?"
"Yes. What's wrong?"
"As the guardian of Luan Yi, the Fifth Master has the responsibility of admonishing him. Whether he is useful or not is irrelevant for now. Afterwards, he was impeached. Although the emperor was retained, he was disgraced. The students wanted to come, but the Fifth Master resolutely resigned from Luan. I'm afraid the errand of Yiwei may be related to this matter." At this point, he looked at Sushun and asked in a low voice: "From now on, this errand will fall on your shoulders. If the emperor has this intention again, would you advise him? Still don¡¯t want to persuade?¡±
"Then, what do you think?"
At dusk, guests came to express their congratulations in droves. Sushun stopped everyone at home, leaving his notebook behind and saying to the visitors: "My master told me to visit them one by one in the future." Sushun himself took a taxi. He took the sedan chair and went out through the back door to visit the king of Dunjun, Yi Pei, on Nanmen Street.
The servants announced and carried the sedan in. Just as it happened, Prince Gong and Prince Yi were also in the mansion. Sushun saluted the two of them, said hello, and then stood up: "Fifth Master, Sixth Master, my servant is here." I'm so reckless, please forgive me, both princes."
It was already the end of August, but Yi Pei was only wearing a beige geese shirt, sitting on a bamboo couch with a golden sword, "I was talking to Lao Liu, and just in time, you are here. Come, sit down ,Under the seat."
"Yes." Sushun thanked him and sat aside with his body bent. His original intention was to visit Yi Pei, but he didn't want Yi Pei to be there. Although Yi þ€ is one year younger than Yi Pei, he is very efficient in doing things and running errands. He is in charge of the errands of the general administration office in Beijing, and he has the qualities of a wise king. When the court met today, the emperor did not hesitate to give him a lot of help. Appreciation, if I have some words, it would be even more difficult to say them in front of him.
Yi þ€ could see that his trip this time was originally to wish the emperor Mid-Autumn Festival.To celebrate, I had planned to return within these two days. The reason why I came here was not for official business, but just a personal talk between brothers. Seeing Sushun sitting there in a daze, Yi stood up with a smile: "Then, I'll go back first. Fifth brother, catch me up tomorrow. I'm going back. I won't come to the house to say goodbye."
"Well, then, let's meet in court tomorrow."
Sushun also stood up quickly: "Best farewell to the prince."
"Sushun?" Yi þ€ suddenly stopped again, turned around and said to him: "Your Majesty is concerned about the safety of the world, and I entrust you with such a burden, but you must be alert at all times and make no mistakes. , I won¡¯t spare you.¡±
Sushun didn¡¯t like Yi¡¯s words very much. He hadn¡¯t even fulfilled his duties yet, so why should there be ¡®mistakes¡¯? There was a brief silence in response, which was obviously disapproval. Yi þ€ could see it, and he bowed his hand to Yi Pei, lowered his head and entered the sedan. A servant held the sedan pole and left the house.
Yi Pei took the tobacco pouch given by the footman, smoked it happily, handed the pipe to the servant, and then asked: "Su Liu'er, you came to my place today, but you have something to do? Oh, I will do it tonight. Eat at my place."
"Yes. Thank you, Your Majesty." He thanked Yi Pei first, and then he said: "I'll be honest with you, Your Majesty. I came here to ask for advice from Your Majesty. Your Majesty has given you a heavy responsibility" Sushun rarely dropped a sentence, feeling very sad. Feeling proud, he secretly said that he should be with people who read a lot, so that his speech would be very different from before.
Who knew that Yi Pei didn't read more books than him? Hearing this, he was stunned: "What did you say?"
This is really cute and charming for a blind man to see! Sushun smiled bitterly and said: "My servant is saying that the emperor rewarded my servant for such an important job. I know that my talents and virtues are not perfect, so I try my best to repay you, but I am afraid of omissions. Therefore, I came here specially to ask the prince for advice." two."
"Well, you have to ask me for advice on this job." Yi Pei crossed his legs and briefly told him about the emperor's temperament, hobbies, and daily schedule, and finally said, " The Emperor is good at everything, but he is stubborn and must do whatever he thinks of. Just like this June"
"June twenty-seven."
"Yes. On the twenty-seventh day, I don't know what I was thinking of, but I insisted on walking outside the garden. Xizhen Chang and I tried our best to persuade him, but the master didn't listen at all, so I had to obey him in the end." Yi Pei shook his head helplessly, as if he thought it was ridiculous. He said, "Not only did he go out, but he also booked a private room for leisure. Do you know this, right?"
"Yes, I have heard a little bit about it."
"Now that I have reserved a seat, I am afraid that I will have to travel incognito in the future. The responsibility you bear is not small."
Sushun knew what was going on and didn¡¯t stay any longer: ¡°Please give me a meal, Your Majesty.¡±
After a quick meal and a cup of tea, Sushun stood up to say goodbye. Yi Pei walked him to the door. After repeatedly asking him to stay, he bowed and turned around to go back.