Bachelor

Chapter 413 Another New Team Member Joins

Hearing that Sun Dan promised to write a few more notebooks for himself in the future, Zhan Bu was overjoyed.As soon as my heart was excited, I returned to the old shy look, and I was about to lean on Sun Dan: "My family really wants to live better, thank you Jingyuan."

Sun Dan was startled, stepped aside quickly, and shouted, "Zhanbu, don't come close. If you do this again, I'll turn around and leave."

Only then did Zhanbu remember that Sun Dan didn't like this tune, he returned to normal, and said with a smile, "Jingyuan, you've helped me so much, and I don't know how to thank you."

"My grandson is indifferent to people, and I don't care about people's identity or status. We are all good friends, so there is no need to say thank you or not."

Sun Dan smiled: "If you really want to thank me, just invite me to Zui Chang'an to have a good meal."

"That's not easy, but in your capacity, what kind of cook can't be hired, do you still need to go out to eat and drink?"

Sun Dan said solemnly: "That's different. What I eat is just to be full. Besides, I don't pay much attention to food. The key is a feeling. Sitting with friends, there are three glasses of wine to eat, and then talk about what you eat on weekdays. If you can’t say it, it’s one of life’s great joys.”

Then Zhanbu smiled and said: "That's true. For the survival of the theater troupe, Zhanbu has been running among high-ranking officials and dignitaries all day long, wearing a fake face all day long, and he doesn't even have anyone to talk about his thoughts. Then, just So it's settled, when Jingyuan returns to the capital, let's go to a restaurant to get drunk."

"However." Zhanbu still shook his head: "With the help of Jingyuan, I finally escaped from the sea of ​​suffering in Tongzhou. I also know something about Jingyuan in Tongzhou. It's not easy for you, and you don't know that you can only return to Beijing in the year of the monkey. .”

Sun Dan lifted his spirits and looked at Zhanbu solemnly: "Boss Zhan, what have you heard?"

Zhanbu said to Sun Dan very seriously: "Jingyuan, although I am an actor, I am despised by gentlemen. But because I have been traveling in the family of the princes and doctors all the year round, I have heard a lot. Your trouble now is that the Queen Mother is dead or alive. You refused to enter the palace with Queen Xing's ceremonial guard, and Yang Gelao and Mao Shangshu refused to give in. It doesn't matter if they made a fuss, but they trapped you in Tongzhou. This matter is obviously between the emperor and the ministers The Great Ceremony of Discussing the Emperor is actually a struggle for power. If the emperor wins, the imperial power will be greatly consolidated in the future. If the ministers win, the scholar-bureaucrats will be in a delicate balance with the emperor in the future, and the imperial power will also be greatly restricted. The matter is related to the political direction of the imperial court in the next few decades, and no one is willing to admit defeat. You say, don’t you?”

Sun Dan didn't expect Zhanbu to say such a thing, he was startled, stared at Zhanbu with piercing eyes, and said in a low voice, "How do you know about this, tell me!"

It was nightfall now, and the sky was about to go completely dark, with only a trace of sunset lingering on the western horizon.That ray of red glow was reflected in Sun Dan's pupils, like two red flames burning, which gave Zhan Bu a chill for no reason.

He has always believed that Sun Dan is gentle at the moment, and he will not put on airs when interacting with others.Even if he is a peddler in the market, he can chat with others for a long time, he is a very easy-going person.

But he never expected that when politics was mentioned, this Sun Dan suddenly seemed to be a different person.The whole person is like a sword drawn from its sheath.

Only at this time did Zhanbu realize that the person in front of him named Sun Dan was the No. 1 Scholar of the Imperial Academy, the editor of the Imperial Academy, the emperor's closest confidant, the No. [-] scholar in the country, and a candidate for future cabinet ministers.

Such a person is like a tall mountain compared to himself.

Zhanbu felt a little flustered, secretly wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, and said, "I heard about this from Huo Tao."

"Huo Tao." Hearing this name, Sun Dan remembered this person, and asked, "Is it the head of the military department who pursued Yue Guan? Didn't you guys get stuck last time? Why are you still dating? Tell me what happened?" What's going on?"

Zhan Bu said: "It's Huo Tao from the South China Sea, the one who is currently in charge of the Ministry of War. Indeed, last time he wanted to ask Yue Guan to go back and become a junior. But Yue Guan is covered by you, Jingyuan. What is your identity, Huo Tao?" No matter how courageous your lord is, he wouldn't dare to come and make trouble in our Zhan family class."

Sun Dan was a little puzzled: "Then why are you talking to him again?"

Zhanbu smiled cautiously and said, "Although he didn't dare to mess with the Zhanjiaban, he is still a fan of Yueguan's theater, and he often comes to praise Yueguan. Think about it, it is impossible for Mr. Guo to marry an actor and go home Be a wife. Moreover, Yueguan is a person who is used to being at ease, and he refuses to be a child to the young master of the Guo family. The Guo family can come to support the Yueguan, and Master Huo can come too. I also heard from him about this matter Said."

Sun Dan was a little unhappy, and asked, "Isn't Yue Guan having a fight with Huo Tao? Why are you still dating him?"

Zhanbu was even more embarrassing: "We are opera actors, all relying on people to support us. Open the door to sing, and those who come are nobles. Besides, seeing your face, sir, Master Huo can't afford to accept that month's closing The matter is like this. Yue Guan and him are also talking and laughing, right as if that had never happened before." He was also ashamed for a while, and he also doubted in his heart that Yue Guan didn't seem to have really touched anyone this time. Heart, and also enjoy the feeling of being held and protected by several men in the game.It's hard for Zhan Bu to say anything about this matter.

Sun Dan was a little surprised, but after thinking about it, this Huo Tao also had a great reputation among scholars.He also opened an academy in Nanhai, known as Mr. Wei Ya.Zhengde won the Huiyuan in the annual examination, and he was born as a Jinshi, so he can be regarded as a famous scholar.In fact, Huo Tao, apart from being somewhat lecherous, is not bad in terms of personal integrity, otherwise, he wouldn't have known Xia Yan well at the beginning.

It is also his personal hobby that he wants to marry Yueguan and become a junior. Once Sun fades out, he can afford it and let it go, turning from a suitor to a mere movie fan.

It's just that this Yueguan is really... no wonder the ancients looked down on opera singers.Especially for this kind of famous actor, the relationship between men and women is really a bit messy, and it's hard to figure it out.

Speaking of which, Zhanbu's group of people really look like modern people, at least in terms of the relationship between men and women.

Sun Dan laughed and shook his head helplessly.This month's official is only sixteen or seventeen years old this year, and she will still be a little girl in later generations, so what can I do if I have more boyfriends?

Sun Dan: "So it was Huo Tao who said it. He knows it clearly." Sun Dan's heart moved. In the real history, Master Huo was one of the main players in the early days of the Great Etiquette, but he couldn't play a lot of roles at the beginning. .Moreover, this person has talent, vision, and is a powerful character.Sun Dan suddenly felt a little funny: I had forgotten such an important historical figure.

Zhanbu: "Jingyuan, the incident of Zhang Cong's intrusion into the palace for the memorial has caused a great uproar, and no one in the capital knows about it."

Sun Dan: "Yes, yes, by the way, what do people in the capital say about this?"

Zhanbu: "What else can I say? The facts are obvious. This Zhang Cong wants to take advantage of his majesty's favor and gain his own wealth. When the dignitaries who come to my place mention Zhang Cong, they can't stop scolding, saying He and Huang Jin are working hand in hand, like a shameless villain."

Sun Dan was not surprised by the wind direction in the officialdom, he just murmured silently.

Then, Zhanbu mysteriously lowered his voice to Sun Dan: "Jingyuan, it's strange to say, but Mr. Huo seems to have a different opinion. When others scold Zhang Cong, he doesn't agree."

Sun Dan was startled, and quickly asked: "What did Huo Tao say?" A military chief may not be considered a big deal in Sun Dan's eyes, but he can be regarded as a powerful figure in the officialdom in the capital, and his views can represent some people. the opinion of.

Zhanbu carefully considered his tone: "He didn't say anything. Mrs. Huo is a taciturn person. After being held back by Yueguan last time, he only knew how to throw money to please her. Hehe, anyway, his family It's a big family in the South China Sea, and they have plenty of money. The money has been thrown away a lot, and Yue Guan has a better look at him, and he usually has a few words with him."

Speaking of this, Zhanbu smiled and said: "Other people have finally seized this opportunity, so naturally they want to please as much as possible. But this Mr. Huo is also strange, he doesn't talk about romance, but keeps asking for news about him. What do you say, last time I offended Mr. Jingyuan, everyone misunderstood. I also respect Mr. Jingyuan's character and articles, and thought of an opportunity to explain it... From the perspective of Yinu's family, does this Mr. Huo want to catch up with him? Your Excellency’s line? He also knows that if he takes the liberty to ask Jingyuan to see you, he will definitely be rejected, and he wants to leave the slave’s door.”

"He's in charge, I'm just an editor, how could I think of connecting with me?" Sun Dan snorted.

Zhan Bu said: "Not necessarily, who doesn't know that Jingyuan, you will be a cabinet minister in the future. Rather than burning your hot stove when the time comes, it is better to start activities now. The so-called: bullying the old and not bullying the young, don't laugh at the young and poor. "

Sun Dan laughed and said, "Boss Zhan, I didn't expect you to be so eloquent. I'm surprised."

Zhanbu suddenly felt a little ashamed: "There is one more thing I forgot to tell my lord, that Huo Tao gave back a few dozen taels of silver to my slave family, and wanted to make an appointment with everyone through me. But you also know that I, Zhanbu, is a person who takes the lead in righteousness, How could it be possible to embarrass an adult and cause you this trouble?"

As soon as Sun Dan stretched out his hand to signal Zhanbu to be quiet, he was a little moved.To be honest, Sun Dan was tired of staying in Tongzhou, so naturally he was eager to get out of this quagmire as soon as possible.Whether it is the emperor or Yang Tinghe who wins and who loses, as long as they can leave here in a short time.

Sun Dan wanted to achieve two goals in this great ceremony.One is to direct the anger of the courtiers to Huang Jin, and now it seems that the effect has initially appeared.

The second is to find ways to restrict the emperor's power.In Sun Dan's view, a high degree of imperial power may not be a good thing for the country.

From the current point of view, the emperor and Yang Shoufu are still confronting each other, maintaining a delicate balance.Now, it is necessary to add another fire to break this delicate balance and make the storm more intense.Perhaps, Huo Tao is a good candidate.If he can be lured into the gang, another hidden stake can be placed beside Huang Jin.

(End of this chapter)