Neon Clothes and Iron Clothes

"Are you talking about the relic thing back then?" Wang Wenzuo said in astonishment.

"What else could it be?" Liu Yuanzhen smiled bitterly: "Think about it, if I hadn't found you about the relics, how could your name have fallen into the ears of the Queen Mother and the Supreme Emperor? If not, how could you have Get to know the prince, gain his trust, and finally help the prince ascend the throne? In her heart, the root of everything is the relic incident. Do you think she wants me to die?"

"This -" Wang Wenzuo couldn't help but shake his head and smile bitterly when he heard this: "The Queen Mother is too forced to think so. Not to mention that you asked me to find the relics in the first place. How could I have expected the following things? Even if you didn't look for it in the first place. I, I can also get to know Jin Renwen, and get to know the prince through Jin Renwen’s relationship, why didn’t she kill Jin Renwen?”

"The Queen Mother is not you, how can you be so reasonable!" Liu Yuanzhen snorted: "You said Jin Renwen, but the problem is that everyone knows that Jin Renwen is a close friend of you and His Royal Highness, how could you agree to the Queen Mother's question to Jin Renwen? Take action? If not, do you think the Queen Mother will kill her or not?"

"That's true!" Wang Wenzuo nodded. Judging from his understanding of Wu Zetian, Liu Yuanzhen was indeed right. Wang Wenzuo himself had experienced it personally. If it weren't for the blessing of luck and the protection of the prince, he might have grown up on his grave long ago. Full of grass.

"Brother Liu, you don't have to worry too much!" Wang Wenzuo patted the other party on the shoulder: "The amnesty will take a few more days. I will take care of you here and won't let you suffer. It's just that the matter of releasing the governor will take some time. Today, the imperial court must have some dignity and cannot release you as governor just after the amnesty!"

"Forget it about the governor! As long as we can be released and the confiscated property is returned!" Liu Yuanzhen said with a smile: "I don't want to hide it from Sanlang. I have been locked up here for some time. I just want to leave here one day early and be able to After being reunited with his family, the governor thought of nothing else. After experiencing this, I realized that peace is a blessing!"

"That's easy to say!" Wang Wenzuo said with a smile: "As for the matter of the governor, I won't let you suffer." At this point, he paused for a moment: "I will give you the salary of the governor of Shangzhou in one go for 20 years. How about compensation?"

"This, how is this possible?" Liu Yuanzhen was surprised. He was already over 50 years old. With the average life expectancy at that time, it would be difficult for him to live another 20 years, let alone serve as the governor of Shangzhou for 20 years. The income of the governor is definitely much more than the salary, but there is a big difference between paying it all in one lump sum and taking it gradually over 20 years. The Tang and Song Dynasties were not like the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and the salaries of officials were very generous.

"What's wrong with this!" Wang Wenzuo said with a smile: "It comes from my private pocket and not from the national treasury. Friends have the right to make money!"

Seeing that Wang Wenzuo didn't seem to be hypocritical, Liu Yuanzhen also sighed: "In that case, Liu can only thank you. Hey, I really didn't expect that the kind thoughts planted in Baekje would have such good results today!"

"Brother Liu encountered all these troubles mostly because of me. This can be regarded as a little compensation! By the way, what are Brother Liu's plans after he is released from prison?" Wang Wenzuo said with a smile. Although the salary of the governor of Shangzhou for 20 years was not a small amount of money, But for the current Wang Wenzuo, there is not much. It is not a loss-making business to be able to bring Liu Yuanzhen and the family behind him.

"Of course I'm going back to Hedong!" Liu Yuanzhen said: "Changan rice is expensive. If you don't become an official, it will be uneconomical for outsiders to live in Changan for a long time! Besides, Liu is over 50 years old, and his hometown's countryside is deserted, so he has to manage it!"

"So that's it! Well, anyway, Hedong is only separated by a river from Guanzhong, and there is still time in Chang'an if something urgent happens!" Wang Wenzuo nodded. There will definitely not be only one high-ranking noble official like Liu Yuanzhen in Chang'an, and he will be accompanied by his family and servants. There were at least hundreds of people, and the cost of such people under the high prices in Chang'an was not a small amount.Moreover, Liu Yuanzhen will definitely have a manor in his hometown. That is the foundation of the family. It is only right to return to his hometown and run the manor well when he is old.

"Is there something wrong in Chang'an?" Liu Yuanzhen glanced at Wang Wenzuo. He heard something in the other person's words, but he was still in prison and did not dare to ask more questions. He just smiled and said: "Liu will always remember Sanlang's kindness, no matter where he is. Wherever I am, all I need is a piece of paper to summon me, and I will definitely come!”

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Chang'an, Changshoufang, Lingjiyouzhai.

"How could this happen? How could this happen!" Wang Bo paced back and forth around the square table and kept sighing.

"Yes! Who could have thought that such a big change would happen overnight?" Ling Jiyou looked at his friend and sighed: "Brother Zian, if you had gone to visit Wang Wenzuo instead of King Pei, you would at least be able to see Hongwen in Hongwen now. I’ve got a job at the museum!”

"It's not just the Hongwen Pavilion!" Wang Bo stopped, holding the edict he copied in his hand and said: "Brother Ling, do you see clearly? Wang Wenzuo is already the general Zuo Wuhou, special Jin, the third rank of the Zhongshu sect! The general Zuo Wuhou He is already the head of the military generals, and the third rank in Zhongshu's sect is to join the political affairs hall as the prime minister. After the new emperor ascended the throne, Wang Wenzuo also served as a general and prime minister, but there was no literary person beside him. If I had gone to visit him, I would have been a casual knight. It’s not impossible to lead the Hongwen Museum!”

"Yes! It seems that the position of Hongwen Museum is Lu Zhaolin!" Ling Jiyou sighed. Hongwen Museum was built in the fourth year of Tang Wude by the then King of Qin Li Shimin. It was originally an institution under the jurisdiction of Menxia Province. More than ten thousand volumes.There was a bachelor's degree, in charge of correcting books and books, and teaching students. When there were changes in the system and the importance of etiquette in the dynasty, they could consult with them. Those who could enter were all the children of the royal family and senior Beijing officials. It was regarded as a place to "recruit talents for the country."For a talented man like Wang Bo who was already famous all over the world, entering the Hongwen Hall could increase the chances of contact with the emperor's important ministers. Secondly, he could also train his own disciples and prepare for future progress in the political arena.And people like Wang Wenzuo have more bows and fewer pens. If Wang Bo had taken refuge before launching a coup, he would have been very likely to rise to prominence and parachute directly to Hongwen Hall.

"Lu Zhaolin?" Wang Bo suddenly stopped and said, "You rotten scholars usually just look for chapters and phrases, how can you compare with me!"

"Then what can we do?" Ling Jiyou sighed: "I was in jail for Wang Wenzuo, and after he was released from prison, he was wanted by the court. As long as Wang Wenzuo is not a fool, he will definitely reuse him! Zian, no matter how talented you are, In Wang Wenzuo’s heart, he is definitely not as good as him!”

Wang Bo sighed and was speechless. How could he not know that what Ling Jiyou said was right, but right or wrong was one thing. Whether he could accept it in his heart was another matter.A few minutes later, he asked in a low voice, "What about Zhou Xing? It's your boss. How is it now?"

"Zhou Xing?" Ling Jiyou said with a smile: "The next morning he was taken to the prison of the Ministry of Justice. All the officials he had brought in were released. The imperial court had already issued a decree saying that he was a villain who deceived the emperor. Even if you don’t die, at least it will be a smoky place of exile!”

Wang Bo snorted coldly and said nothing. Apparently he didn't care too much about Zhou Xing's fate.Ling Jiyou walked to his friend's side and comforted him: "Brother Zian, what you do depends on people, and what you do depends on God. How can this be fate that cannot be changed by human beings? In any case, you and Wang Wenzuo are old acquaintances, and he gave you his love back then. Ming Ci, you can go and visit with Ming Ci, and Wang Wenzuo will always give you an explanation, no matter what, Lu Zhaolin is not in Chang'an yet, you are in Chang'an!"

"Not bad!" Wang Bo's eyes lit up: "Brother Ling said yes, then I will go tomorrow?"

"What tomorrow? Go now!" Ling Jiyou said with a smile: "This kind of thing should be done sooner rather than later. How many people want to visit Wang Wenzuo but have no way? Do you have his famous assassin in your hand! This is a treasure that cannot be exchanged for a lot of money. Yeah! Brother Zian, if you want to achieve something, you'd better get rid of your old temper and swallow it with water, otherwise you will regret it decades later!" "I understand!" Wang Bo nodded. Nodding: "Then I'll pack up and leave immediately!"

When Wang Bo left Changshou Square and rushed to Wang Wenzuo's residence, it was already dusk. When he arrived at the entrance of the square, he saw more than a dozen Wuhou blocking them with swords, checking people one by one. There was a long queue on the road. Wang Bo Seeing this, he asked the man at the end of the team: "What's going on? Is there some case in the workshop, and Wu Hou is searching for criminals?"

The man being questioned looked at Wang Bo and said with a smile: "Don't you know? General Wang's residence is in this square, and there are too many guests visiting. In order to avoid disturbing the general's purity, the Yamen sent I have Marquis Wu guarding the gate!"

"You mean these are all here to visit Wang Wenzuo?" Wang Bo was surprised.

"Even if it's not all true, at least [-]% to [-]% yes!" The man said with a smile: "You scholar, be careful what you say. Can you say General Wang's name and taboo casually? Be careful of irritating him and causing trouble!"

"Yes, yes!" Wang Bo suppressed the arrogance in his heart. He looked at the endless queue and said, "I am an old acquaintance of General Wang. Can you let me move to the front of the queue?"

"These people all say that they are old acquaintances of General Wang!" The man laughed and said: "Why are you allowed to jump in line? Be more honest, otherwise be careful of getting punched!"

Wang Bo looked at the long queue and thought to himself that if he queued here honestly, he might not be able to get his turn for three to five days. In desperation, he rushed out of the queue and strode towards the entrance of the square, shouting loudly as he walked. He shouted: "I am here at the invitation of General Wang, please get out of the way!"

Wang Bo's behavior immediately caused an uproar. The people in Chang'an around him were all experienced in the world, and naturally they would not be frightened by Wang Bo's empty words. They stepped forward to stop them one after another, shouting: "You scoundrel is lying to others again, Wang Bo." How could a great general like you invite someone like you!"

Wang Bo didn't expect that this move was useless. He blushed with anger. While pushing the person in front of him away, he drew his sword and said, "Get out of the way quickly, or be careful of a certain sword!"

Everyone saw Wang Bo draw his sword, but no one evaded him. The man who was in front of Wang Bo pulled open his collar, pointed at his neck and said with a smile: "Scholar Wu, if you really have the courage, you can stab Naigong here, otherwise you will be killed." Get out of here quickly, don’t act reckless here, we Chang’an people are not as courageous as you Guandong people!”

Everyone around him cheered in unison, and the man was even more proud and shouted even louder. Wang Bo's face turned red and white. He knew that he had met a rogue in the capital, and he was unable to advance or retreat. He didn't know what to do.

"Get out of the way, get out of the way!" The two Wuhou shouted at everyone: "What are you doing standing here? Are you itchy?"

"You two!" The man saw this and shouted quickly: "This guy said that he was invited by General Wang and asked us to make way for him. If we don't make way, he will draw his sword and kill people! Please deal with him impartially! "

"Is this really happening?" Marquis Wu's eyes turned to Wang Bo. Wang Bo quickly returned the sword to its sheath and said, "I am indeed an old acquaintance of General Wang! These people blocked the road and refused to let me pass, so I drew my sword and tried to catch up. Open, you don’t mean to hurt anyone!”

"General Wang is from a rough background. He has a lot of old acquaintances. If we want to meet him, we won't be able to meet him even if we cut him into ten!" Wu Hou sneered: "It doesn't matter if you are carrying a sharp weapon on the street, you can do whatever you want. Let me go to the Yamen!"

"But I didn't mean to hurt anyone!" Wang Bo defended.

"You didn't mean to hurt anyone, why did you unsheath the sword?" Wu Hou sneered: "Stop talking nonsense, otherwise you won't be polite!"

"I have General Wang's famous thorn on me!" Wang Bo saw that if he didn't show his trump card, he might not see Wang Wenzuo and had to go to the Yamen first. He took out the famous thorn given by Wang Wenzuo from his arms, and the two Wuhou took it. Guo Mingci took a look and saw that it really didn't look fake. The older one nodded: "Okay, you come with me!"

The two Wu Hous led Wang Bo into the square gate and arrived in front of the palace. They saw that the door was already full of carriages and horses. Looking at the decorations on the carriages and horses, they were either rich or noble. Obviously, as Ling Jiyou guessed, now Wang Wenzuo is a popular fried chicken in Chang'an politics, and he just wants to get involved.

A Marquis of Wu asked for a famous thorn from Wang Bo, trotted to the door, presented the famous thorn with both hands to an officer on duty, pointed at Wang Bo and said a few words.The officer glanced at Wang Bo and walked over quickly. Wang Bo looked more and more familiar, but he couldn't remember his name for a while.

"Wang Langjun!" The officer smiled and bowed his hands to Wang Bo: "But you still remember, I am Actun!"

"Is it you?" After being reminded, Wang Bo recognized it. It turned out that Acton was at the age when he was growing taller. In less than a year, he not only grew half a hand shorter in height, but also became taller and taller, and even grew a beard. Wang Bo was just a one-time acquaintance at first, so naturally he couldn't recognize him.

"Not bad!" Acton was very happy to see an acquaintance: "Wang Langjun, please go through the side door. Since the prince ascended the throne, there have been so many guests coming to visit the master. If you queue here, you will have to queue for several days. It’s not your turn!”

In fact, Wang Bo's initial impression of Acton could only be described as average. Seeing that the other party was so close to him, he felt warm in his heart and said with a smile: "Thank you for taking care of me, brother. You are right, there are too many people queuing up outside!" (End of chapter)