Rise From the Humble

There is a huge flow of people and busy traffic; there are row upon row of flowers and blooming flowers.

The air is filled with the smell of the prosperity of the capital, the smell of rouge and gouache on women, the aroma of wine and tea in restaurants and teahouses ferment in the air, brewing this prosperity.

Although it was not the first time to come to the capital, he would still be overwhelmed by the prosperity of the capital. Zhu Pingan entered the city gate and looked at the bustling capital, feeling a sense of pride spontaneously. This is one of the largest and most prosperous cities in the world. Compared with any European city in this era, it is too rustic; as for the American cities, the Americas that are still under the rule of the Indians are even more backward and there is no comparison.

Zhu Pingan led his horse into the capital city, lost himself in the crowd, found a wine shop along the streets full of hawking and haggling, and went straight in.

Don't be in a hurry to go to the Ministry of Punishment to complain. Let's wait until you've filled your stomach and settled down.

When he arrived in the capital, Zhu Pingan was thinking about a question: should he go to dinner first or go to Linhuai Marquis Mansion first.

In addition, this time Zhu Pingan is not going to spend the night in the Marquis of Linhuai. The last time he stayed in the Marquis of Linhuai for the imperial examination, it was a short time. This time he will be working in the capital. How long will it be? It’s too embarrassing to eat, drink, and live; on the other hand, the Marquis of Linhuai went to work in the coastal area, and now the Marquis of Linhuai’s mansion is full of female relatives except Fatty Zhou, so I feel a little uncomfortable staying in the Marquis’ mansion again. So suitable.

However, I still have to go there first. After all, I am now the son-in-law of the Marquis of Linhuai Mansion. When I come to the capital, I always go to the Marquis of Linhuai Mansion to say hello. Of course, I have to fill my stomach first before going.

This is a small restaurant, but the business is very good. Several waiters shuttle between the tables and chairs carrying wine and food, and diners drink and laugh from time to time in the restaurant. Zhu Pingan found a vacant seat and sat down. When the waiter came to entertain him, he ordered a fried belly, a stewed stew, and a bowl of mixed liver soup, and he ate it with big mouthfuls.

This small shop at the foot of the Emperor of the Imperial City also has an air of atmosphere, the dishes are generous, both the presentation and the craftsmanship are exquisite, and the taste is very delicious.

After having a full meal, Zhu Ping'an checked out the shop, took the horse and headed towards the Linhuai Marquis Mansion.

When Zhu Ping'an was on his way to Linhuaihou's Mansion, the news that Zhu Ping'an had arrived in the capital had been handed over by Jin Yiwei to Lu Bing, the commander of Jin Yiwei, on the desk. By that time, the news had already spread.

What is Jinyiwei?

This is Jin Yiwei! The most professional spies in this era, there is nothing they can't find as long as they don't want to.

The common people in the Ming Dynasty changed their colors when they heard the Jinyi Guards. In fact, it should be the officials of the Ming Dynasty who heard the Jinyi Guards’ color changes. The original reason for the establishment of the Jinyiwei was the need for the struggle between the imperial power and the civil officials. Knowing the enemy and knowing yourself can win a hundred battles. Jinyiwei is the emperor's eyes and ears, and it is also a tool for the emperor to maintain the imperial power.

The inventor, Comrade Zhu Yuanzhang, just conquered the world and lacked a sense of security after becoming the emperor. He was afraid that his courtiers would rebel against him, so he never let go of his courtiers' every move. Not only the words and deeds of the ministers are monitored while at work, but also every move after returning home from get off work must be controlled.

During the reign of Zhu Yuanzhang, the civil servant Qian Zai was ordered to compile the "Mencius Festival Book". It was common to work overtime and work very hard. One time when he returned home from court, he felt sore and exhausted all over his body. He was moved by the scene and wrote a poem in the study: "Four drums, dong dong, rise." It's too late to meet him at Meridian Gate. When will I have the joy of being in the countryside and sleep until the food in the world is ready?

The next day, Qian Zai was announced to the palace by Zhu Yuanzhang. Comrade Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Qian Zai with a smile and said, "I heard that Aiqing wrote a good poem last night, but I don't mind that Aiqing came to court late. Isn't it useful?" Worry is better?"

"The humble minister knows his crime, and the emperor is wise. The word 'worry' is much better than 'chi'." Qian Zai broke into a cold sweat on the spot. He was glad that he didn't talk nonsense last night, otherwise today would have been a bad day.

"Actually, my dear, you are much happier than me. But I have to wait much harder than Bill." Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and shook his head, and then made an impromptu poem, "I got up before the ministers got up, and before I got up, the ministers have gone to bed." Sleeping. Why is the rich man in the south of the Yangtze River still wearing a quilt when he is thirty feet high every day?"

From this, it can be seen that Jin Yiwei's supervision of civil and military officials is so high that they don't even let go of private matters when they return home, let alone explain the surface.

Because Jinyiwei monitors all civil and military officials in the world so pervasively, it is not surprising that the news of Zhu Ping'an's visit to Beijing reached Lu Bing so quickly.

Lu Bing took the paper with the message in his hand, read it and put it back on the table, then took out another letter. There was a word "李" in the signature of the letter, and the other two words were covered by Lu Bing's hand. Blocked from view.

Lu Bing read the letter paper twice, smiled slightly, and then threw the letter paper into the stove beside him and burned it.

"My lord, do you want to pass the news of Zhu Zihou's arrival in the capital to Elder Yan Ge?" A Jin Yiwei asked respectfully as he stood under Lu Bing's head with his hands folded.

Lu Bing looked at his Jin Yiwei with a smile, then waved his hand and said nonchalantly, "Old Yan Ge has been in charge of the fasting ceremony for the past two days and has not slept for two days. I finally got the grace of the Holy One to go back to rest this morning. Today Don't spare Yan Ge Lao Meimeng with such a trivial matter."

"My lord is thoughtful, and my subordinate almost did something bad."

Jin Yiwei immediately apologized and felt like he was in a state of enlightenment. Yes, what could be more important than Lord Yan’s rest? Lord Yan is old and has been busy fasting for two days without sleeping. If he disturbed Lord Yan’s rest, let Lord Yan If something goes wrong with his body, he can't afford it.

As for Zhu Ping'an's memorial, it's been a long time coming, and there's no rush. Moreover, how can this thing be compared with Master Yan's body.

"It's okay, you young people can't hold back, you should think twice before you do anything in the future, it will be beneficial to your future growth." Lu Bing's eyes fell on Jin Yiwei for two seconds, and he waved his hands.

"Thank you for your teaching, sir." Jin Yiwei knelt down and thanked him.

"Okay, from now on, I will be busy running errands. I have to rely on you to secure my position as an official." Lu Bing waved his hand, signaling Jin Yiwei to retire.

After the Jin Yiwei left, Lu Bing took another volume and started reading. If Zhu Ping'an was here, he would be surprised by the page that Lu Bing was flipping through. The content of this page was exactly the "Thick Black Studies" written by Zhu Ping'an to Zhang Siwei and the others before he left Beijing.

"What a trickster, he sees things so clearly, but why did he write such a memorial in a daze? He is still young and easily impulsive." After reading it, Lu Bing shook his head slightly and made a comment.