Great Qing Xiangguo

Chapter 30

At this time, Samuha tapped the pipe in his hand and said, "Mr. Zu, please show me this pipe!"

Zu Ze looked deeply at the pipe, concentrated a little, and said with a smile, "Master Samuha's hand is made of three pieces of the pipe, and when he is an official, he also has ups and downs. I wonder if Zu is right?"

Mingzhu clapped her palms and smiled: "Mr. Zu, you are really amazing!"

Samuha hurriedly grabbed the conversation: "I have served in the court for more than 30 years, and it is true that there have been three ups and downs!"

A Manchu next to Xu Qianxue couldn't sit still for a long time, stood up and said, "I'll use this pipe to see what you say."

Zu Zeshen no longer looked at the pipe, but only looked at the Manchu and said, "Congratulations, my lord, you are about to let go of your post to study politics!"

The man looked at Mingzhu in surprise, then turned back and asked Zu Zeshen, "How do you say it?"

Zu Ze said with a deep smile: "Cigarettes can't fill your stomach, just like this official who has made a lot of money. And the pipe breathes for people all day long, just like Xuezheng is bragging for poor scholars all the year round. Isn't that How about studying politics?"

Mingzhu asked in amazement: "That's amazing! This is Mr. Ah Shan, the Minister of Rites. The emperor ordered a few scholars this time, and Mr. Ah Shan is among them. There are not many Manchu officials who study politics, but Ah Shan is highly regarded by the emperor." But this matter has not been said outside!"

Ah Shan said: "It's exactly what Mr. Zu said. After all, you can't make a fortune by studying politics. It's not like Mr. Samuha. Although he has ups and downs, he has been a governor and a governor. Now he is a householder. Minister of the Ministry."

Zu Zeshen said again: "Don't worry, Mr. Ah Shan is going to be the governor and governor after all!"

Ah Shan asked: "How do you say this?"

Zu Ze said deeply: "Isn't the smoke more and more red? Your future is getting more and more prosperous!"

Ker Kun became interested, and said: "Since the two adults are looking at the pipe, and it is accurate, I will also take a look at the pipe."

Zu Ze looked deeply at Ker Kun, and hurriedly cupped his hands and said, "Congratulations, your lord, you are going to be a rich official soon."

Ker Kun asked: "It's really strange. Mr. Ashan is a poor official who uses a pipe to tell fortunes. How can I get rich?"

Zu Ze said with a deep smile: "This pipe was originally made of an old root, but it is inlaid with silver. The root removes the wood and adds gold, which is a word for silver. I think Mr. Kerkun is going to take care of the money law."

Ker Kun looked at the Pearl, then at Samuha, and was stunned.Mingzhu laughed early, and said: "God, what a god! Master Samuha recommended Ker Kun to be the doctor supervisor of Baoquan Bureau, and the emperor has already approved it!"

Samuha hurriedly said: "It's all done by Ming Xiangguo!"

Ker Kun bowed his hands to the two adults, and said: "Ming Xiangguo and Lord Samuha, I am very grateful!"

"Since it's so accurate, I'll take this pipe as well." It was Fu Lun, the servant of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, who spoke.

Before Zu Zeshen could speak, Mingzhu laughed first, and said, "Today, this pipe has eaten up all the fireworks in the world, and everyone has done it."

Zu Ze looked deeply at Fu Lun, and said: "Congratulations, sir, you have to go down to be the governor immediately."

Mingzhu was surprised first, and asked, "How do you say that?"

Zu Zeshen said: "I can figure out where Master Fu Lun is going to be the governor. You are going to Shandong!"

Fu Lun bowed deeply to Zu Ze and said, "I really admire you. But what do you say?"

Zu Ze said deeply: "The smoke pipe was originally a hole pipe. Shandong is the hometown of Confucius and Sage. If you are not going to Shandong, where are you going?"

At this time, Chen Tingtong quietly pulled Gao Shiqi's sleeve.Gao Shiqi understood what he meant and said, "Mr. Zu, can you show Tingtong too?"

Zu Ze took a deep look at Chen Tingtong and said, "It's better not to read it."

Chen Tingtong said: "Please take a look at Mr. Zu, and let Tingtong eat this bowl of rice with confidence! I will also take a look at this pipe."

Zu Zeshen said: "Since he insisted on looking at it, Zu will break it. The pipe is the most snobbish thing. When it is used, it is hot all over, and when it is not used, it is instantly cold. It is no problem if the pipe is like this. , anyway, it’s a pipe. If people like this, it’s going to be terrible!”

Chen Tingtong was immediately ashamed and sweated all over.Mingzhu was busy trying to smooth things over, and asked: "Mr. Zu, why do you both use a pipe to look at the physiognomy, and why do you come up with so many different theories?"

Zu Zeshen smiled secretly: "There is a mystery in it, and I can't explain it clearly in one or two sentences. Ming Xiangguo, let me tell you an interesting thing. When Suo'etu is not in trouble, ask me for a look. With many opinions, Suo'etu pulled out the knife at his waist and said that he would take this knife to see. I knelt down when I heard it, and I was terribly afraid."

Mingzhu also seemed to be frightened, and asked, "Why?"

Zu Ze said deeply: "I don't dare to count. You must kill me if you tell me. Suo Etu said, it's okay for you to just say it. I can't blame you for my fate. I said, I dare to spare me if I don't die." Said. Suo Ertu said, the old man spares you from dying. I just said, the sword is cut off, my lord has the word "Suo" in your name, and your life is in danger recently!"

Mingzhu straightened her eyes when she heard that, and asked, "How did he say it?"

Zu Ze said deeply: "Suo'etu's face turned pale with fright at that time, but he immediately laughed out loud. He only said that as the leader of the guards, a first-class uncle, the emperor's grace is so powerful, how could he be in danger of his life! I said God It is your blessing to be able to bless your lord. But according to my calculations, it is difficult for you, so it is better to be careful. Suo'etu just doesn't believe it. What is the result? Everyone has seen it."

It turned out that Suo'etu had fought against Mingzhu for many years and was finally defeated. He has now dismissed him and stayed at home.Mingzhu sighed: "Suo'etu was supposed to die for his crime, but I saved him in front of the emperor!"

Everyone explained that Xiangguo is really an old saying, the prime minister can punt a boat in his stomach.Mingzhu suddenly saw that Chen Tingtong was still in embarrassment, so she cupped her hands and said to everyone: "You don't have to worry about it. In my house, it's not like in the yamen. Everyone, please feel free to say anything. Tingtong, Brother Ling and I often talk about it in front of the emperor. He can fight for a few words, but he is a good friend in private. Brother Ling is knowledgeable and honest, I admire him very much!"

Chen Tingtong said: "Lord Ming, my brother is a bit rigid, so don't take it to heart."

Gao Shiqi patted Chen Tingtong's hand and said, "Ming Xiang is a magnanimous person."

Ker Kun has a temperamental temper. He wanted to please Mingzhu and flatter Gao Shiqi, but what he said was very confused: "Everyone said, Mingxiang is really a prime minister who can pull a boat in his stomach. Just say that Mr. Gao, Everyone knows that he was born under Suo'etu's family, and everyone in the world also knows that Mr. Ming and Suo'etu are incompatible. Look, Mr. Gao is still a guest of this Ming family?"

Everyone held back their laughter and looked at Gao Shiqi.Gao Shiqi talked and laughed freely, and said: "If you say that, Gao is really ashamed!"

Mingzhu shook her hand and said, "Where is it? Mingzhu makes friends, and I am open to all kinds of people. As long as you respect me, you can come in at any time."

Ker Kun asked Chen Tingtong: "Tingtong, I don't know what Lingxiong is doing at home every day when he leaves the Yamen. He never comes out for a walk."

Mingzhu said: "Master Chen is a man of learning, the emperor often invites him to give lectures!"

Ker Kun didn't take it seriously, and said: "It's not Mr. Chen who wants to speak to the emperor alone, but Mr. Ming Xiangguo, Mr. Xu, and Mr. Gao who are present here all want to speak according to the order."

Mingzhu waved her hand and said, "Ker Kun, you are not allowed to talk about Mr. Chen anymore. I and Ting Jing are old friends for more than 20 years."

Gao Shiqi looked very emotional: "Mingxiang Guozhai has a benevolent heart, like an ancient minister!"

Ker Kun still clung to this topic: "Chen Tingjing often confronts Ming Xiangguo!"

Mingzhu seemed to be really angry: "Ker Kun, you are a scholar among our Manchurians. You understand the truth, so you must not say that. Every time I argue with Ting Jing in front of the emperor, we just have different views on things, but we have the same heart. All of them are loyal to the emperor."

Chen Tingtong felt like sitting on pins and needles, and said: "Master Ming is so considerate, my brother should know it in his heart."

Samuha said gruffly, "He knows shit!"

Chen Tingtong blushed again.Mingzhu hurriedly smoothed things over, allowing everyone to get down the stairs.Talking and laughing, Mingzhu picked up the teacup to drink tea, Chen Tingtong looked around cautiously and saw that everyone was drinking tea.

Mingzhu is a very clear-sighted person, and hurriedly said: "Tingtong, the official rule is to serve tea to see off guests. In my place, you don't see me drinking tea. They just urge you to leave. They all know that, if I If you are tired, you are not welcome, and will naturally tell you to go."

Chen Tingtong nodded his thanks, picked up his teacup, and drank slowly.It's chatting again, gossiping for a long time.Suddenly the chiming bell rang, and Gao Shiqi arched and said: "Ming Xiangguo, it's getting late, I'll take my leave, you can rest."

Everyone hurriedly stood up and said goodbye.Mingzhu also stood up and returned the salute.Mingzhu deliberately took Chen Tingtong's hand and said, "Tingtong come and sit down, and say hello to Brother Ling for the old man!"

Chen Tingtong felt warm in his heart when he heard it, and kept murmuring.When he folded his hands and retreated, he inadvertently saw the imperial plaque hanging above Mingzhu's head, with four large characters written on it: Temperance and Consciousness.The origin of this imperial plaque is known throughout the court. It used to be that Mingzhu and Suo'etu had been in the kingdom for many years.There is also such an imperial plaque hanging on Suo'etu's mansion, which is exactly the same.

(End of this chapter)