Chapter 918

The boats on the Luoyang River still have melodious songs and melodious harps. The people are still talking in a low voice about today's rumors. In the bustling places of the northern and southern cities, there are more topics between traders because of the rumors. However, the price of the transaction has not been affected, and the mutual benefit between merchants is still carried out fairly.

In a word, except for some more rumors, there was no change in Luoyang City. Everything was the same as usual. The people who were separated from the government affairs of the imperial court in the world still sat in the courtyard chatting with each other after lighting the lamp, or they were sitting on the couch dozing off to catch mosquitoes.

The night in Luoyang city is in a sharp contrast between silence and excitement. Some square areas far away from Luoyang River are already dark, and occasionally there are a few night lights on the street.

The square District, which is close to the two cities in the north and the south, and on both sides of the Luoyang River, is still a lively and extraordinary picture. The women singing and dancing and the talents of poetry and Fu are still indefatigably active. The bright lanterns shine on the slightly smoked and blurred faces. The relaxed and comfortable atmosphere tells about an ordinary night in Luoyang.

In sharp contrast to the surrounding area, there are still Di Renjie, Li Qiao, Yao Chong and Wang Xiaojie in the painted boat. Each of them holds a thick stack of paper, which is filled with the names of more than 500 officials classified by Yao Chong, as well as their political achievements in the places they serve, as well as some relations with local people, aristocratic families and powerful families The contradiction or interest alliance.

"The first two pictures are about some officials related to the Zheng family and Boling Cui family in Xingyang. From the seventh grade to the fourth grade, there are 196 officials at all levels. There are 157 officials in various states and counties, 39 officials in Luoyang and Chang'an counties, and the rest are officials related to other powerful families or dignitaries Of the more than 500 people, 447 were promoted by the five surnames and seven expectations, and the remaining 65 were appointed through the imperial examination! What do you mean that these sixty-five people are the legitimate children of the five surnames and seven Wangli? " Finally, Yao Chong took the paper in his hand and couldn't help laughing.

Even Yao Chong, who was always slow and unhurried, had a relaxed mind. It is enough to think that now the four people are quite satisfied with the effect of the torrential wind and rainstorm in Luoyang City.

"What does that mean?" Wang Xiaojie was the first to ask. As the Minister of the Ministry of punishment, he was born in the army. If we let him have insight into the enemy's intention to deploy troops on the battlefield, he has some experience. But when it comes to the bureaucratic machinations, Wang Xiaojie seems to know nothing about it. Otherwise, he would not have been left behind after Li Hong was forced to appoint him as Minister of the Ministry of punishment I was scolded.

Di Renjie stroked his beard and looked at the silent Li Qiao and Yao Chong. He ignored Wang Xiaojie's eye inquiries and said with a smile: "it seems that the five surnames and seven hopes are not sticking to the nine grade system as they boast. For their own benefit, for the sake of the family's long-term plan and glory, they are crying for help After returning to the system of nine grades, he secretly ordered his family's children to enter the official career through the imperial examination. Obviously, this is a successor for them. Presumably, many of the officials who did not take part in the bold admonition were from the noble family headed by the five surnames and seven hopes? "

"Lord Di is right. I have been reading and checking the information of officials at all levels in the Ministry of official affairs for several days. I find that it is true that some officials who hold important positions in the imperial court are from the five surnames and seven hopes. However, none of them took part in the direct admonition at the risk of death, and these people are all important officials and pillars of the Tang Dynasty And their respective families have high expectations of the pillars of talent. " Yao Chong sighed, shook his head and sighed.

It has to be said that the five surnames and seven hopes are shouting for the imperial court to return to the traditional nine grade system in the selection of officials. On the one hand, they make great efforts to let their own lineage, who are highly expected by the family, to take part in the imperial examination. However, they still don't take them into the imperial examination and treat them as family heirlooms.

"The intention is not to give them five surnames and seven hopes as the head of the noble family, leaving important candidates to maintain the future glory of the family. Such behavior and behavior are really despised." Li Qiao also had no choice but to shake his head. As a imperial historian, he had been slightly heard of these things. Now, he was confirmed by the Ministry of officials. In his heart, he was full of disdain and disdain for those five surnames and seven hopes.

"Isn't that what your majesty used to say to the five surnames and seven looks? If you want to be a whore and set up a memorial archway, in any case, the benefits can't be ignored. Your Majesty must share the benefits with them. " Wang Xiaojie held up his tea cup and drank it out in one gulp, as if to make a final conclusion.

While the four people were sitting in the boat, fighting against the five surnames and seven hopes, and making meticulous plans for the release of other noble rumors tomorrow, Li Hong, with Huameng and cheetah, walked slowly towards this side along the Luoyang River bank where people were coming and going.

But before the three of them approached Di Renjie's boat from the Bank of Luoyang River, they were stopped by Wu Wei, who was hiding behind willows on the river bank.It is impossible for the guards, who are serious and full of no admittance, to know his majesty today. However, judging from Li Hong's rich or expensive nature and his dignity, they politely invited them to board the boat from other river banks.

Finally, after Huameng took out a waist token, the military guards respectfully sent them from here to the river bank. The leader of the city Wu Wei, who was obviously responsible for protecting Di Renjie's four people, immediately ran to the boat where Di Renjie lived after saluting Li Hong respectfully.

There are not many guests on the small boat, but there are three cabins on the second floor, which are used for the guests to chat with the women on the Luoyang River, play the piano and sing.

As for the first floor of the boat, it is arranged according to the general Huafang arrangement. In a small hall, there are still several empty tables left. The rest of the room is occupied by the guests. Either they are chatting and laughing, or they are watching the woman at the bow of the boat flying over the strings in the wind at night, singing some operas that have been sung from the imperial palace After their own head shaking head, immersed in the music or the sound of the piano, do enjoyment.

As soon as Li Hong boarded the second floor, he heard the door of a cabin creak and was pulled open. Then he saw that di Renjie, led by the Wu Wei, was preparing to come out of the cabin to meet him.

After dismissing the Wu Wei, di Renjie and Li Qiao and others welcomed Li Hong into the room. The four were in a hurry to clean up the scattered paper on the table of eight immortals, as well as a pot of tea and four cups from the painting boat.

"I don't know that your majesty is coming. I can't go to..." Di Renjie and Li Qiao salute Li Hong and say.

"Well, there's no need for so much etiquette at this time." Li Hong waved his hand, and then Huameng and Cheetah sat down at the door. Wang Xiaojie quickly wiped the chair several times and pulled it open to let Li Hong sit down.

"You four important officials of the imperial court, would you not have asked for such a pot of tea when you came to the boat?" Li Hong pulled the teapot in the middle of the table top, opened the lid, smelled the tea in it, and then looked at the four teacups. He asked faintly, "you are such a stingy guest. The owner of the boat even let you go on the boat? And it left you this most secluded cabin for days on end

"Although I asked for less, I paid more for tea, so So the owner of the boat didn't say much about it, but every time we didn't want a girl, we always got a burst of white eyes and scorn from the procuress, as if we came here to disturb the business of her daughter. " Wang Xiaojie laughs, looks at the smile on Li Qiao's three faces, and then answers.

"Nonsense, the daughters in the hands of the pimps are earning money by singing with the guests and chatting with each other. When you get here, you don't want any of them, even playing the piano to set off the atmosphere. If I'm a pimp, when you leave, I'll kick you one by one into the Luoyang River to save you from delaying her daughters' business." Li Hong again pointed to the door of the Huameng, Huameng immediately got up, gently opened the cabin door and went out.

After a while, after several people in the room sat down again, Huameng came in with a woman holding a piano, followed by several assistants. Naturally, they were holding some food boxes filled with various snacks and fruits.

"Just play your piano. You'll forget your ears and mouth downstairs. The silver won't be less for you." Hua Meng whispered a word in the woman's ear. Then he held the instrument for the woman and went to the place near the window where the woman from the boat was playing. He put the piano down and asked again with his eyes. Then he went to the door and sat down.

Li Hong and others, sitting at the table of eight immortals, did not even look directly at the woman after she came in. Li Hong, who was facing the woman with his back, looked at the crystal clear grapes like emeralds, and then picked one of them and put them into his mouth.

"Don't worry. There are many people who want to harm me, but it will never be someone here who will harm me. Besides, Huameng has been with me for so many years. Is he a vegetarian?" Li Hong tasted the sweetness of grapes and looked at the four faces of Di Renjie. After he finished, he gradually relaxed from a nervous expression to a relaxed one.

After Li Hong finished, the sound of the piano seemed to have been ordered. The sound began to reverberate gently in the room. Just now, there was Hua Meng's advice, which had seen all the strange women of the guests. Therefore, she only played the music without opening her voice, but only plucked the strings with a soft jade finger, which added a touch of elegance to the room.

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