Powerful Song Dynasty

Chapter 120 Cai Jing
Kaifeng Prefecture in Tokyo is a place where rich and powerful merchants gather, and it is also the city with the most developed tabloid industry. Even the emperor is afraid of turning false rumors into true ones.

Before the palace examination, it was rumored among officials and scholars that Wang Xiu, the author of the theory of mind theory, which caused controversy, only ranked 310th in the Ministry of Rites Examination, which is equivalent to a low-middle rank. , but I have to admire the person whose knowledge is great, his ranking in the admission list is so low, which makes people stunned.

What made people even more incredible was that Cai Jing actually received Wang Xiu!

It is true that Wang Xiu is determined to learn the truth, but his failure to enter the ranking almost dooms his future. Who is Cai Jing?The old fox who has been prime minister for more than [-] years and has been up and down, is now in charge of three provinces, and his disciples and old friends control the key points in the government and the opposition. How can he fall in love with Wang Xiu?It's incredible.

You must know that many people brought heavy treasures to visit Cai's mansion, and they couldn't even enter the gate, so they were rejected by the gate.

That evening, he was still dressed in Tsing Yi, his hair tied with a green ribbon, and he hired a Heshuo black-maned horse. He set out from the Imperial Prison House, entered the Zhuque Gate all the way, and walked westward from Zhouqiao along the road on the left side of Yujie Street to Jingling West Palace. , cross the west corner building, pass Taiping Xingguo Temple to Liangmen, count to the north wall corner of Caifu, follow the east wall to the south to Bianhe and turn west, and then arrive at the main gate of Caifu.

Fortunately, Kaifeng Prefecture in Tokyo is bustling with business, and it is a city that never sleeps in the east. Especially in the inner city, even in the middle of the night, it is brightly lit and full of people.

"What a luxurious mansion!" Wang Xiu sighed deeply as she looked at the double-layer golden cornices, red walls and blue plaques, and the main entrance of Cai's mansion lined with sixteen forks.

He thought about it for a whole afternoon, and finally decided to meet Cai Jing with the etiquette of a junior, because he wanted to understand why?He will never believe that Cai Jing is learning the truth for the sake of his heart, unless he is so stupid as to be naive and cute. It is impossible for the sky to fall into the pie. Since he is missed by others, once he refuses, the consequences will be unpredictable. And up.

"Knowing that there are tigers in the mountain, I prefer to go to the mountain." Wang Xiu thought of a fat man last year, smiled teasingly, walked to the door and handed a name card, and said to the door manager: "Please report to the grand master, you will enter the business late after school. See you, Water King Xiu."

"Wang Xiu, oh, the mansion has already ordered that the officials please go to the concierge to rest for a while." Obviously, the steward knew that Wang Xiu was visiting, so he hurriedly took the name sticker and politely invited Wang Xiu to have a cup of tea and rest. It took a lot of time to come and go, and it was too shameful for the guests whom the grand master called to see to stand outside the mansion.

Not long after, a handsome middle-aged man in his thirties appeared in a blue satin gown with three strands of beard. He clasped his hands and laughed loudly, "So it's a sage of Shangshui, I'm sorry."

Wang Xiu saw that this person was dressed gorgeously and had a dignified appearance. He was definitely a member of the Cai family. He returned the greeting with a gracious manner, and said with a faint smile, "I hope you will forgive me for taking the liberty to visit."

The man accepted Wang Xiu's gift graciously, and said with a smile: "Your Excellency is taking a bath, and told me to come and greet you."

Wang Xiu was greatly shocked, my lord?Isn't this what the sons of officials and eunuchs call their fathers!He recalled the history nervously, and yesterday Silent Black Tower introduced the situation of the Cai family. Cai Jing's eldest son, Cai You, was fighting against his old father.

The fifth son, Cai Wei, has not yet married the emperor concubine, and his age does not match. There is only one person, the second son Cai Tao who is most favored by Cai Jing, a talented man who handles official affairs in place of Cai Jing.

In his capacity, it is a great honor to let Cai Yi come out to greet him. Most people are brought in by the servants of the inner courtyard. Cai Jing asked Cai Tao to come out in person, which definitely gave him great face. You must know that Cai Yi was born as a Jinshi granted by Enke. , is his predecessor.

He couldn't help thinking to himself: "What's Cai Jing's idea, the fourth child welcomes me, it seems that tonight is a bit confusing!"

Cai Tao is a strange figure in history. He tried his best to oppose his eldest brother Cai You. He was a rare wise man in the Cai family.Calculating things in his heart, with a faint smile on his face, he bowed deeply and said: "It turns out that I am a senior. I have long respected my senior's Gongdan Qingwen Ci, loyalty and virtuous name. I didn't expect to condescend to greet him. It is really a shame."

Cai Xian chuckled, raised his arms to support Wang Xiu, and said softly, "Your Excellency is in the study, please."

He was a little depressed at first, he was dealing with official duties, he didn't expect to be arrested as a strong man, and it was fine to welcome the important officials of the court, but he turned out to be a young scholar, even if Wang Xiu was famous, he was not worthy of his condescension.However, seeing that Wang Xiu's attitude is neither overbearing nor humble, gentle and elegant, I like it very much in my heart.

Cai Tao introduced Wang Xiu to the main hall of Cai's mansion.

When Wang Xiu entered the hall, he saw a thin and elegant middle-aged man who looked a little like Cai Tao sitting there.

Seeing the two of them coming in, the man stood up and said with a smile, "Brother, this is the Magi of Shangshui?" His tone was slightly sarcastic.

Magi, Wang Xiu was stunned for a while. It's really hard to address him without a sign. It's too impolite to call him by his name.

"This is my uncle's eldest brother, Yu Geng, who is currently staying at home with Ding You."

Wang Xiu was taken aback. The other party turned out to be the eldest son of Cai Jing’s youngest brother Cai Bian. He had never heard of Cai Gengdao leaving his name in official history. He must have a low official position and reputation, but seeing that the other party was upright and his attitude was easy-going and gentle, he couldn’t help feeling a little more favorable. , Humbly bowed and said: "The junior has met the adults."

Although Cai Gengdao lives in Ding You's family, he is also a descendant of a famous family with a detached status.He only returned half the salute, and said in a gentle voice, "You're welcome, my lord has just come out."

Before he finished speaking, an old steward who was nearly sixty years old came in and said casually: "Young Master, please meet me in the study."

Cai Gengdao's face froze, as if he hadn't thought that his uncle would let Wang Xiu into the study to talk, this is an honor that no one who is a close relative can't get!It seems that Uncle doesn't usually value Wang Xiu.

After Wang Xiu pleaded guilty to Cai Tao and Cai Gengdao, he came out with the old steward.

Cai Gengdao watched Wang Xiu leave, then looked back at Cai Kuang and said, "What do you think?"

"The father's heart, we can't guess." Cai Tao turned and sat down, and said with a smile: "Come on, let's play three games, and we will talk about it later."

"Isn't your Emperor Ji afraid that you will be late when you go back?"

The Caifu mansion is very deep, and back and forth between Langfang and Fangfang, every plant and tree, flower beds, and screen walls are all very elegant, obviously from the hands of master craftsmen.Walking in it, the twists and turns make people.

Wang Xiu's eyes were not squinted, but she was surprised when she glanced at the old steward walking in front of her.This old steward's status in the Cai Mansion is not low. When he talked to the second generation of the Cai family just now, his tone was very flat, and his attitude was even more casual. Wait, the old steward called him 'Young Master', did he mean Cai Jing?So old man.
They turned around the corridor and entered a simple small courtyard in the inner mansion. Four large ginkgo trees were planted in the courtyard, and the courtyard was illuminated by more than ten dead winds. There were two quaint blue brick study rooms in the south of a pool of clear water.

"It's here!" The moment Wang Xiu stepped into the small courtyard, his heart suddenly jumped. The person he was about to meet was a wily and powerful prime minister. He couldn't help but feel some inexplicable fear. Fortunately, he adjusted his mentality in time, took a few deep breaths, and arrived at the door. Before the mood gradually calmed down.

The old steward stood in front of the door and said loudly, "My lord, see you, Mr. Wang."

It took three breaths, and an old voice came from the room, saying, "Come in."

Wang Xiu followed the old steward into the study room, looked up and saw a white-haired old man sitting by the desk in front of the window, with a white beard hanging on his chest, wearing a lake-woven white robe, and a ribbon tied with slightly damp hair.He seems to be very old, but his complexion is very fair, his eyebrows are straight and his eyes are piercingly sharp. He must have been a handsome and handsome man when he was young.

Cai Jing, a famous power minister in history, with his faint aura, Wang Xiu's heart was in a trance again, this aura is too strong!The implication revealed by just one glance is beyond my reach.

"Little friend, the old man has neglected you." Cai Jing leaned back on the chair, twisted his beard with his right hand, and looked at Wang Xiu with a smile on his face.

Wang Xiu hesitated for a while, stepped forward two steps forward, bowed and bowed, and said indifferently: "Student, pay your respects to Mr. Xianggong." He directly called himself a student, which was a trick, no matter what you call me, I respect you as a teacher, and always Don't embarrass me too much!
Cai Jing frowned, twitched his beard meaningfully and said with a smile: "In the old man's private house, please sit down."

sit?In front of the four generations of elders who were in charge of the three provinces, Wang Xiu was not so funny as to sit and talk about the Tao, but his tone was very easy-going.

He was anxious, but his face was very calm, and he said indifferently: "Students dare not be presumptuous in front of my husband."

"Well, neither arrogant nor humble, it is a bit of the demeanor of the princes of the previous dynasty, and it is not something ordinary people can do." Cai Jing is still smiling.

Wang Xiu secretly slandered, it seemed that Cai Jing already knew about his affairs in Shangshui County, and they had inquired about him thoroughly, but he didn't know anything about it.

"Sister-in-law has too much reputation, how dare the students compare with the previous lords, as for the nine steps to success, they have no choice but to sensationalize the public."

"Haha, it's really a wonderful talent." Cai Jing laughed loudly, stroking his white beard and laughing: "Seven or eight stars away, two or three o'clock in front of the rainy mountain, it is really so exquisite that people can't change a word, but it's a pity that you haven't written lyrics for a long time Otherwise, the officials will definitely summon you."

Wang Xiu was in a trance for a while, and took a sneak peek at Cai Jing, his eyes met, the smiling eyes revealed a piercing coldness, as if he had been stripped of all his clothes, there was no secret at all, his heart suddenly slammed There was a cold war, and he thought to himself: "That's amazing!"

He was so full of thoughts that he lost his purpose in an instant, and his mentality of admiring the present with knowledge spanning thousands of years gradually collapsed little by little in the face of this sophisticated old man.Sweat drenched his back, and he thought, "Hey, there is still a lot to learn!"

(End of this chapter)