Chapter 140 one thirty nine

Luoyang Secretary Zheng Renji, who had no expectations for his future, suddenly picked up a big pie that fell from the sky, and happily went to Beijing to take up his post.He is an upright official, and has always been a shy official. When he arrived in Chang'an, he only rented a shabby small courtyard with not much luggage. However, he was moving, and the small courtyard was quite busy. Zheng Liwan, the daughter with clear features and pure face, looked around and said in a chirping voice: "The style in this capital is different from that in Luoyang. Dongdu is so small, I'm almost suffocated." Zheng Renji stretched out his hand and scratched her nose. "You, in a few days, you should feel that the courtyard is too small, but the palace is big, can you live in it?"

At this time, the housekeeper came in hurriedly: "Master, master!" Zheng Renji turned around and asked, "Have you found out everything?" The housekeeper panted and said, "I have found out, the one who recommended the master this time is Cen, the servant of Zhongshu. The text is Mr. Cen, he wrote a detailed memorial to the emperor about his achievements in Luoyang. The emperor was very happy, and praised him as an official who only does things and doesn't make money. My lord is a reward for all hardships. I always persuade the old man to walk around on it, but the old man doesn't listen, and the little one is still not convinced, always muttering whether to give it up or run away. Can the official hat fall from the sky? Now it seems that the old man is right, and he will do things in a down-to-earth manner. God will always open his eyes."

Only then did Zheng Renji understand why he was suddenly transferred to the capital. It turned out that it was Mr. Cen who helped him. He smiled and said: "Then I really have to thank Mr. Cen. He has been the Minister of Zhongshu since he was in his thirties. , Sure enough, it is superior!" The family was chatting and laughing, when suddenly a long voice came from outside: "The imperial decree has arrived, Zheng Renji accepts the decree!" Zheng Renji was taken aback, and hurriedly ran across the corridor and came to the courtyard in the front yard. He saw an edict official standing in the courtyard holding the imperial edict in his hand. , unfolded the imperial decree and read aloud: "Fengtian Chengyun Emperor said: The case of Mu Yikuan's grain transportation is of great importance, and Zheng Renji, a doctor in the warehouse department, has full authority to try it. I hope that this officer will enforce the law impartially, and handle it properly without favoritism!"

Zheng Renji hadn't accepted the edict for a long time. He had heard people talking about Mu Yikuan's matter on the way to Beijing, and he knew that the background was complicated. He never thought that this difficult case would fall to him when he arrived in Chang'an. on the head.The edict officer asked impatiently: "Master Zheng, why didn't you accept the edict?" Zheng Renji stretched out his hand to take the edict tremblingly. After the fall, everyone's expressions changed drastically. When everyone was at a loss, Li Wan stretched out a small hand to pick up the imperial decree from the ground, and said in a voice like a silver bell: "My lord, my father fell from his horse on the way to Beijing, and he has not recovered from his injuries. He can't hold things with his hands." , please forgive me." The officer took a look at the little girl with horns pierced on her head, and said in a drawn out voice, "Is that so? I thought Mr. Zheng looked down on villains!" Only then did Zheng Renji come to his senses. "How dare you, I will accept the decree now." The decree official snorted displeasedly: "This decree is calm, you have to hold it firmly, don't fall to the ground again!"

After issuing the imperial decree, the official who announced the decree left, Zheng Renji looked at his back, and said in his mouth: "This is a sudden disaster, who is this Mu Yikuan, how many heads do I have to judge?" After sighing for a long time, he couldn't think of it. In the end, he decided to pay a visit to Mr. Cen who recommended him, firstly to express his gratitude, and secondly to find out his tone. Zheng Renji found Cen's mansion and handed him a famous stab, and soon word came out from inside, inviting him in.When he arrived at the entrance of the living room, Cen Wenwen was already waiting outside with a folding fan in his hand. Zheng Renji stepped forward a few steps to make a big gift.Zheng Renji said sincerely: "The transfer of the lower official to Beijing this time is all due to the praise of the adults. I am very grateful. I should pay a respect."

Cen Wenwen waved his folding fan and said, "You would be wrong if you wanted to thank me. You should thank the emperor. It was the emperor who asked me to promote talents for the court. Mr. Zheng has worked hard for eight years and done so many good things. Don't you want to chill the hearts of those who do their best for the imperial court?" After the two exchanged pleasantries, Cen Wenwen took Zheng Renji's hand, and the two walked into the living room together. Cen Wenwen asked some questions about Luoyang, and Zheng Renji answered fluently.Cen Wenwen thought to himself, although he was recommending Zheng Renji to win over Li Shicai, but with this person's ability, he really did not recommend the wrong person to the court.

After some gossip, Zheng Renji turned to the main topic: "The official has just arrived in Chang'an, and the imperial court entrusted him with the case of Mu Yikuan as an enemy. The official has also heard about this person's background and knows that he has contacts with many noble relatives. The capital city is different from the prefectures and counties, and the whole body is affected by one incident. The trial of this case is afraid that it will affect the stability of the court. The lower officials really can't bear it. Got an idea." Cen Wenwen told Zheng Renji that this was his idea for the emperor, and even the imperial edict was drawn up by him for the emperor. He looked at Zheng Renji and said meaningfully: "You are on business for the emperor, don't care about your relatives. Go back and take the imperial edict in good order." Take a look, in short, everything should be done according to the emperor's will, just for the emperor's sake - this errand is done, it is not a bad thing for you, Mr. Zheng, and you can gain a foothold in the court from now on."

Cen Wenwen's words were ambiguous, and Zheng Renji couldn't taste it for a while.Back in the mansion, he paced back and forth in the room, pondering over the meaning of Cen Wenwen's words. Li Wan sat on a high chair beside her, dangling her two calves, and curiously stroked the golden roll in front of her. The satin bag said: "Father, this is the imperial decree!" Zheng Renji was startled, hurried up and slapped his daughter's hand, and reprimanded: "Don't touch it, it will be a crime of disrespect if it is broken!"