Rise From the Humble

At noon, Zhang Siwei and Wang Shizhen went to Zhuji hand in hand.

As soon as the two of them heard the news about Zhu Pingan's impeachment of Gao Botai in the morning, they wanted to find Zhu Pingan. However, today was the first day after taking a break, and there were many things going on in the yamen. The two of them never found a chance to leave until almost noon. Only then do you have time. The two of them first went to Prince Yu's Mansion. After hearing the news about Zhu Pingan's two-day compensatory leave in Prince Yu's Mansion, the two of them came to Zhu Ji first to have a look. If Zhu Pingan was not in Zhu Ji, they then went to Linhuai Hou Mansion. .

"Business is good, Zihou." Zhang Siwei joked with a smile after meeting Zhu Ping'an in Zhu Ji's backyard.

As soon as they entered Zhuji, Zhang Siwei and Wang Shizhen were shocked by the popularity of Zhuji's business. They had heard that Zhuji's business was good before, but they never expected that the business was so popular and it was overcrowded.

"Put business first. Zihou, why did you impeach Gao Botai? Don't you know that Gao Botai is the nephew of Yan Shifan's concubine?" Wang Shizhen was anxious and interrupted Zhang Siwei's words, looking at him with a worried look. Asked Zhu Pingan.

"Haha, Vincent, you are still talking about me. I heard that you arranged a meal for Yan Shifan at the wine table some time ago." Zhu Pingan laughed and patted Wang Shizhen on the shoulder.

What Zhu Ping'an said was true. It happened a week ago, when Yan Shifan hosted a banquet for Li Panlong, Xie Zhen, Wang Shizhen, Yin Shidan and other famous people in the poetry world. Although Li Panlong, Wang Shizhen and others scorned Yan Shifan, due to the power of Yan Song and his son, they were disgusted and afraid of Yan Shifan, so they did not dare to break the appointment. The banquet was fine at the beginning, but after the drunkenness, Yan Shifan relapsed into his old behavior, drank more wine, and laughed at an old man at the table who drank as little as a bastard. Wang Shizhen couldn't stand it, so he wrote a poem to satirize Yan Shifan.

The poem says:

Going to Heliang hand in hand, meeting your uncle is like meeting your mother.

They both burst into tears.

Three lines!

This poem is a satire on Yan Shifan. How could two people shed tears at the same time for three lines? ! Isn't it just because one person has one eye, that's why the two of them cried together, and there were only three lines.

Yan Shifan is a one-eyed dragon.

It is said that after Wang Shizhen finished this poem, Yan Shifan's face turned green on the spot. If Yan Shifan had not deliberately used the talents of Wang Shizhen and others to win over the world's officials, Yan Shifan would not have laughed it off.

"Ahem, to be honest, I was drunk at the time. Thinking about it afterwards, I had a cold sweat all over my back."

Wang Shizhen raised her head and looked at Zhu Pingan, smiled bitterly and shook her head.

"You got drunk, and I had a reason for it at the time. You don't know that in broad daylight, with the sky clear, I was reading and practicing calligraphy in front of the canal, and for no reason I was tied up by Gao Botai and sent to the Shuntian Mansion Prison. If I hadn't had this Even though I am an official, I have become a "thief" in the Shuntian Mansion Prison. As the commander of the Xicheng Army and Horses Division, how do you act like an official? Do you think this person should be impeached? If he is not impeached, who knows? How many people have made the same mistake as me, but they don’t have the official skin like me. In addition, Gao Botai invaded and occupied farmland. Hundreds of military households and ordinary people lost their land and became homeless. Shouldn’t Gao Botai be impeached?"

Zhu Ping'an looked at Wang Shizhen, then at Zhang Siwei, explained the matter roughly, then shrugged his shoulders and asked the two of them.

"Having said that, Zihou, after all, you just impeached Zhao Daying who was promoted by Yan Song some time ago. The Taicang inspection ordered Yan Shifan to pay a fine of 12,000 taels of silver, and now you have impeached the nephew of Yan Shifan's concubine. You are easily targeted by Yan Shifan. Wen Sheng wrote a poem to satirize Yan Shifan. It is not suitable to offend Yan Shifan again, but I have never had any disputes with Yan Shifan. Zihou, you should have told me at that time. I was the one to impeach Gao Botai. It’s no safer than your impeachment.”

Zhang Siwei nodded first, then shook his head, feeling that Zhu Pingan should have told him that he would be the one to impeach.

"It's much better for me to impeach than for you." Wang Shizhen also had the same emotion.

After listening to the words of Zhang Siwei and Wang Shizhen, Zhu Ping'an was very moved, but he put on a playful smile and said jokingly: "Haha, what a beautiful idea, don't even think about this kind of good opportunity to leave your name in history. "

"Gunzi Hou, I'm telling you something serious." Zhang Siwei and Wang Shizhen punched Zhu Ping'an, laughing and scolding.

"Don't worry, I know what's going on." Zhu Pingan said seriously.

"Well, Zihou, it's good that you know. As for Yan Song and his son, if you are sure that they will be killed in one blow, you should never take action. Otherwise, you will suffer harm if you kill the snake." Zhang Siwei nodded and warned seriously.

"Now the Holy One has great favor and trust in Yan Song, and the Yan Party is at its peak. This sincerity cannot be competed with. Zihou, you must be clear." Wang Shizhen said to Zhu Ping'an with the same serious face.

"Yeah, I know. You too, especially you Wen Sheng, please don't act recklessly again in the future. I have always been very respectful to Yan Song and his son. It's just a dog beating. It's not like you beat the dog owner." …”

Zhu Pingan nodded and gave Wang Shizhen a special explanation.

Historically, Wang Shizhen and Yan Shifan had a deep feud, and it would not be an exaggeration to say that they were sworn enemies.

Of course, there are many points of grievance between them. Zhu Ping'an is ready to remind Wang Shizhen one by one when the time comes. Especially when Wang Shizhen's father, Wang Yan, is in charge of Ji Liao, he must remind Wang Shizhen and tell his father to strengthen the prevention of the Panjiakou Great Wall.

Historically, it was because Anda Khan invaded the Panjiakou Great Wall, marched straight in, and captured four satellite cities of Beijing, including Zunhua, Qian'an, Jizhou, and Yutian, killing, burning, and looting along the way. This led to Wang Yan being escorted to the capital for questioning. Thanks to the activities of Wang Shizhen and others, Wang Yan was sentenced to death. However, Yan Shifan took the opportunity to attack and took advantage of Emperor Jiajing's failure in refining elixir. Angrily, he slandered Emperor Jiajing and said: "The barbarians invaded the border, and Wang Yan had the responsibility to defend the land. He had a heavy army, but he allowed the barbarians to follow him." The Panjiakou Great Wall in the defense area marched straight in, and the four capital barriers of Zunhua, Qian'an, Jizhou, and Yutian were captured along the way, allowing the barbarians to burn, kill, and loot... If it weren't for the military and civilian efforts, the barbarians would invade the capital again. In this way, it was really him Is Wang Yan ineffective in mobilizing troops? This is obviously his collaboration with the enemy and treason, and he has betrayed the trust of the Holy One. Yousi had an old relationship with Wang Yan, and he only sentenced Wang Yan to dispatch troops. If the Holy One approves, can the people of the world be convinced? Zunhua, Qian Can the spirit of heaven be subdued by the poor people who were burned, killed, and plundered by the barbarians in An, Jizhou, and Yutian? Your Majesty, if you don’t kill Wang Yan, it will be difficult for the people of the world to submit. I ask Your Majesty to think twice." Emperor Jiajing was already in a bad mood. Under Yan Shifan's slander, Wang Yan's death sentence was directly changed.

Of course, these can only be reminded at that time, and the prophet cannot explain it. Now we can only remind Wang Shizhen to avoid enmity with Yan Shifan at the moment.