Powerful Song Dynasty

Chapter 159 Zhang Qiyuan's Ambition
"Okay, I understand." Shen Mo didn't hesitate, and didn't ask too much. As a friend, you can joke or discuss getting promoted and getting rich, but if Wang Xiu doesn't talk about some things, he won't ask too much.

Wang Xiu nodded, and then said in a deep voice, "Brother Shi, do you think I'll pick Mo Yan here?"

Mo Mo's eyes lit up, but he still lowered his voice and said: "Think about it, opportunities and gains and losses, one step is right and the other is wrong."

Wang Xiu's expression was erratic, but his tone was very firm. He said, "Now it's not about opportunities, but about gains and losses. I think it's better to clarify as soon as possible than to delay."

"If there is a thunderous fury, I'm afraid it will hurt Miss Youqin." Shen Mo disagreed, and he completely cared about Youqin Moyan's comfort.

Wang Xiu glanced at Silence lightly, and fell into deep thought again.

Not long after, Wang Xiu's appointment came down, and he was awarded the direct secret cabinet, except for the Prime Minister's Office of State Affairs to examine the texts of all rooms.But he didn't care about his official promotion. After finishing his official duties during the day, he would go to Fanlou to drink at night, hang out in the singer's wine girl's house, and wrote a lot of poems for the singers. Fan Lou's popularity skyrocketed.

Singers don’t mention Qin Xianrong, Wen Xijun, Xu Ping’er, even young ladies like Du Sanniang and Xue Jinbao played and sang the first piece of Wang Ci, and became famous because of this. , as soon as Mrs. Li, who was introduced, saw Wang Xiu coming, she immediately rushed into the Shuiyun Pavilion, and this pavilion was simply given to Wang Xiu for free.

Can it be free?A newcomer became popular with a single song, this is Fanlou's real source of income!I haven't seen the sourness of the proprietors of the famous buildings, and I can't wait to invite Wang Xiu to sit in the town every day.

Wang Xiu's drunk lying in the flowers was gradually spread out, a rumor spread to the streets and alleys with the voiceless voices of the singers in a few days, and became a topic of conversation after dinner.

A piece of astonishing lyrics and music floated over the city of Kaifeng. People were amazed, but also discussed.Just like a Zhimi Pavilion who is not doing his job properly and is sought after by singers and wine girls, he really has the demeanor of Liu Sanbian back then, and some people even sighed.

There are not many people who really understand, Cai Jing, Cai Gengdao, and Li Shishi are counted. Mrs. Li is half understanding and half confused, and she is both understanding and puzzled when she is silent.However, no one who really understood would have guessed that it would be Zhang Qiyuan, whom Wang Xiu regards as the greatest opponent in life.

At this time, Zhang Qiyuan was in King Jia's mansion, sipping tea calmly and watching Zhao Kai splashing ink.

"Don't regret it, the flowers bloom in the spring. Who will see the return of spring? Feiyan, when you come, you will meet the sunset." Zhao Kai put down his pen and let out a deep breath. He looked at his flamboyant and thin golden characters with satisfaction, There was a kind smile on his face.

Zhang Qiyuan glanced at Li Yan, who was in charge of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and said with a smile: "The artistic conception of the king already has [-]% of the true meaning of the official."

"Zi Chu was joking, if I can have an official family, I will be satisfied." Zhao Kai was happy in his heart, but he couldn't help being humble.

As a high-ranking eunuch, Li Yan is also the one who can curry favor. No matter whether it is Zhao Ji, Cai Jing, Liang Shicheng, or Wang Fu, he has a good relationship with these important ministers. His mouth is naturally sharp, but this one has been robbed by a recent person. , there was a bit of resentment in his heart, but he didn't show it, and said with a smile: "Master Zhang said that the king is very much like an official, no matter in artistic conception or otherwise. The servant is not lying, this is the official's own words .”

"Okay, it's just you who can say it." Zhao Kai was in a very happy mood. Since he ascended the throne, he has been conferred by Zhao Ji repeatedly, which satisfied his vanity and made him think that he is the second person under Zhao Ji.How did he know that Yang Jian, Li Yan and other eunuchs stimulated his ambition all the time and made him follow Zhao Ji's wish.

Zhang Qiyuan's face was calm, but he kept calculating in his heart. Through his association with Wang Ang, he successfully broke into Zhao Kai's circle, which was originally calculated by him.He thought that a prince's participation in the tribute ceremony was a remarkable event in itself, and the meaning behind it was enough for people to recall. He needed to invest boldly, but the contact during this period made him a little disappointed.

"Oh, Zichu, since you became a Jinshi, you haven't been home to visit your relatives. It seems that the trip will take place in the next few days, and Shangshui is not too far to go back and forth."

It must be said that Zhao Kai has a popular side, he can always take care of the feelings of the people below, and consider their difficulties, Zhang Qiyuan can not but agree, he said lightly: "The reason why Shangshui is very close is that I am not in a hurry. Let’s go back and gain a lot of insight by staying with the king.”

"Hehe, well, I'm embarrassed when you say that. Make some arrangements and start your journey in a few days! You can't lose the honor of returning home because of me." Zhao Kai smiled gently, and looked at his own handwriting again, She nodded in satisfaction and said, "Wang Xiu is really a genius. He hangs around Fanlou every night and has created a reputation for those little ladies. I think he doesn't need to spend a penny, and he will be regarded as a guest of honor by the little ladies."

Li Yan smiled disdainfully, and said: "Your Majesty, I thought Wang Xiu was a talent, but I didn't expect to see people's hearts for a long time, but she was just a vagabond."

Zhao Kai was startled, and thoughtfully said: "If you are not flirtatious, you can still be called a wit."

"That depends on who, the official." Li Yan faltered and didn't continue.

Zhao Kai pondered for a moment, then sighed and said: "Wang Xiu is a talented man, but it's a pity that the son-in-law of the Tian family wants stability." After sighing for a while, he smiled and said: "In a few days, my elder brother will marry Sister-in-law of the emperor, when the day comes, you won’t be able to leave even if you want to.”

Zhang Qiyuan knew that Zhao Ji's interest in Wang Xiu was a matter of the small circle, but as someone Zhao Kai admired, he also knew a thing or two, so he was both happy and worried.What is worrying is that once Wang Xiu becomes Emperor Maode's concubine, he will be worth a hundred times, and he will not be able to shake Wang Xiu at all. The happy thing is that Wang Xiu will lose the qualification to enter the two mansions when he becomes a son-in-law, but he has a great opportunity. In the future, the future will be judged as cloud and mud.

Over the past few days, as Wang Xiu's reputation has grown and spread to the palace, Zhao Kai's tone is not happy with the Zhao officials, which makes him a little strange.

Ordinarily, Wang Xiu should know the importance. At such a critical juncture, no matter whether it is for the office or the future, he needs to do his duty. He must not disobey the good intentions of the Zhao family. Where is Fanlou?That's the official family's outer room, you're flirting in Fan Lou, isn't that cuckolding Zhao Guan's family at any time?

However, not only did he think of this, but he also had reason to judge that Wang Xiu did it on purpose.

If it is said who knows Wang Xiu best, he dare not say that he is number one, but few people can compare to him. With Wang Xiu's footsteps step by step, he absolutely believes that this person has ambitions, and he will never be reconciled to become a nominal son-in-law , It is almost a big reversal of the two people before and after, which can only explain one problem, and that is the strategy.

Thinking of this, he was extremely alert, Wang Xiu was too scary, for his own ambition, he even bet his own future on it.He hesitated whether to give Wang Xiu some eye drops, and use Zhao Kai to hit Wang Xiu well, but when he wanted to open his mouth a few times, he forcibly endured it.

It's not that he thinks it's not possible, nor is he soft-hearted. In his opinion, the two evils are less serious. Wang Xiu definitely has the hope of entering the two governments. Instead of fighting Wang Xiu for a long time, it's better to endure the momentary anger and let Wang Xiu pull out A big head, let the other party become the son-in-law of the emperor, and embrace the beauty, so that they will form parallel paths, and no one can do anything to the other.

At this moment, he had the idea of ​​keeping his mouth shut for the time being, and made up his mind to return to his hometown to visit his relatives as soon as possible, because he had seen through the essence of Zhao Kai.

Originally thought that Zhao Kai was favored by Zhao Ji and wanted the throne, and he was also an absolute competitor of the crown prince, seeking wealth and wealth, he originally got the most benefits from people and horses, this was the main reason why he was close to Zhao Kai.

He was very disappointed again, Zhao Kai is not fake to be favored, talented, and popular, but this prince lacks ability, indecisive and obsessed with poetry, calligraphy and painting. It felt that Zhao Kai didn't care much about the throne, but he couldn't be sure.

Therefore, he needs to calm down and think about it carefully. He grasped Wang Xiu's biggest flaw and also discovered Zhao Kai's deepest thoughts. All of this needs to be carefully planned, and then he plans the best countermeasure to deal Wang Xiu a fatal blow. , By the way, calmly judge who is the owner of your bet investment.

"What Your Majesty said is that I will go south to visit relatives tomorrow."

Zhao Kai showed a kind smile, and said softly: "That's good, you and Wang Xiu are fellow villagers, so you should also try to persuade him not to lose the big because of small things."

Of course Zhang Qiyuan understood what Zhao Kai meant, but how could he have such kindness, he just smiled and said: "Your Majesty, don't worry."

Since Zhao Kai said it, he didn't take it to heart, and said indifferently: "When will you have the five levels of deep accumulation of the official family?"

Li Yan smiled weakly and said: "When the king becomes the No. 1 prince, he will naturally get the official charm."

Zhao Kai glanced at Li Yan thoughtfully, but didn't say anything.

Zhang Qiyuan's eyelids twitched, and said: "Your Majesty is the Grand Tutor, which shows the favor of the officials."

It has a long meaning!The Taifu, the master of the prince, the younger brother became the master of the elder brother, and the taste is elusive. It can be said that Zhao Ji sent out a hidden signal to make a choice between the two sons.

Zhang Qiyuan left Zhao Kai's mansion, and has been thinking about this issue. He doesn't have many acquaintances in Kaifeng, and most of them were sent out to work in the same year. He is one of the few Jinshi who is lucky to stay in the capital.

I was walking on the street and was thinking about what to do, but I didn't want to meet Tang Ge who was dressed in common clothes, and he hurriedly greeted him.

"On the street, you and I are both pedestrians, Zichu doesn't need to be too polite." Tang Ge greeted him with a smile, and his attitude was quite enthusiastic.

Zhang Qiyuan thought, Tang Ge is the person next to the prince, Zhao Kai's side has little hope, why not contact the prince through Tang Ge, he can support the prince secretly, no matter who wins or loses, he can maximize the benefits , the premise is that he can't leave the impression that he is stepping on two boats, and his smile is more reassuring.

(End of this chapter)