Prince Consort

Chapter 148

Zhao Chongzhao gave the mansion to Xie Ze'an.

The move didn't make much waves.After all, Xie Ze'an was a son-in-law. In the past, Zhao Chongzhao and Yan Ning had a very deep relationship. It was not a big deal for Zhao Chongzhao to give Xie Ze'an a mansion.Xie Jiyu has become the head of the Xie family in Tongchuan, and the mansion is very busy with borrowing and sending, which is inconvenient for Xie Ze'an who has already entered the court as an official.

With so many people, Xie Ze'an was afraid that the current Xie Mansion would not be able to keep things under control.

To the surprise of many insiders, Zhao Chongzhao actually gave Xie Ze'an an old house.The old house has been sealed off for a long time, and the original owner's fate is not very good. No matter how you look at it, it is an ominous haunted house.Many people secretly muttered: "Could it be that they didn't reconcile at all, is this intentional indifference to Xie Ze'an?"

Li Shi also thought so, but Xie Jiyu persuaded her.Although that person ended badly, he has won praise from countless people. It is a good thing that Xie Zean can live in that person's former residence.On the one hand, Xie Zean can learn from that person and get closer to him, and on the other hand, it can also make Xie Zean always remember to be cautious in words and deeds, so as not to repeat the mistakes of that person.

This hope sounds contradictory, but Xie Jiyu really thinks so.

Xie Jiyu held Xie Ze'an's hand and said: "Sanlang, you see some things more deeply than I do, so you can go farther than I do. But the king of a country is the king of a country after all, and that man is a lesson from the past."

Xie Ze'an said: "Father, don't worry, His Majesty will give me that house, naturally he wants to remember the lessons of the past. I will act carefully and never end up in the same fate."

Xie Jiyu nodded.

Xie Ze'an persuaded Mrs. Li for a while, and took people to take care of the new house.Xie Dalang and Erniang went for a walk, found out several places in the mansion that were prone to problems, and discussed how to arm Xie Zean.Xie Ze'an did not refuse their kindness, and discussed other renovation plans with the craftsmen.

Xie Ze'an didn't want to make a lot of construction projects, he mainly wanted to build on the existing foundation.Zhang Dayi has a group of useful craftsmen under his command, he is very familiar with them, and all the matters were finalized in a short time.

In less than a month, the "Xie Mansion", which was inscribed by Zhao Chongzhao himself, was completed.

It is "Xie's Mansion", not "Princess Mansion".This means that this house was given to Xie Ze'an himself, not to the "son-in-law".

This is not in accordance with the ritual system. Mr. Tan's father was already a first-rank official and an extremely high-ranking official, and his mansion was the largest among all officials.It would be fine if Xie Zean accepted it as a son-in-law, but a little overstepping the rules as a princess is nothing, but Zhao Chongzhao's inscription was "Xie Fu"!

However, Xie Ze'an is obviously a popular person around Zhao Chongzhao now, after all, no one is willing to stand up and say something.

Of course, not everyone chooses to keep their mouths shut.

There is a man named Geng Xun who has been working under Qin Mingde.Geng Xun is upright and upright, and he hits it off with Qin Mingde very much, but Qin Mingde kept silent when he saw this obviously wrong thing, and Geng Xun stood up at the court meeting.This time the impeachment was scolded extremely harshly, both Zhao Chongzhao and Xie Zean were scolded bloody.

Zhao Chongzhao was dumbfounded by the scolding.

In his heart, Xie Ze'an deserves to live in a house no matter how big it is, so how could he care about such a small matter.Listening to what Geng Xun said, it was obvious that there were only two options for him: Either don’t give Xie Ze’an a mansion, or change “Xie’s mansion” to “Princess’s mansion”.

How could Zhao Chongzhao be happy!

The marriage between Xie Ze'an and Yan Ning has always been on his mind. Does Geng Xun want him to always remember that Xie Ze'an was his sister's son-in-law?Zhao Chongzhao's face sank like water.

This was just a trivial matter, but he understood Xie Zean's hesitation.

He can't even grant a house as he pleases, so how can he give Xie Ze'an any guarantee?

Zhao Chongzhao was about to lose his temper when Xie Zean shook his head at him.

Zhao Chongzhao's anger was instantly extinguished by Xie Ze'an.For him, Xie Ze'an is the best tranquilizer.As long as Xie Ze'an stood there, he would lose all anger.

After patiently listening to Geng Xun's words, Zhao Chongzhao nodded slightly, and said, "Geng Qing is right."

Originally, Geng Xun was sure that he would annoy Zhao Chongzhao, so his words became more merciless, and he was very prepared to "be demoted from the capital after finishing this vote".Hearing Zhao Chongzhao's response, Geng Xun suddenly didn't know what to say.When Qin Mingde looked at him, he found his voice: "Then please take it back, Your Majesty."

Zhao Chongzhao said lightly: "We will discuss later."

Geng Xun was choked.The "reasonable" that Zhao Chongzhao said was really just lip service, but no, he immediately resorted to dragging words.

Geng Xun wanted to fight for Zhao Chongzhao to give an accurate statement, but Yao Dingyan stood up.

Yao Dingyan said: "I don't think this matter needs to be debated in court." He glanced at Xie Ze'an, "How difficult is this trivial matter? The house is not in accordance with the rules, why not just open half of it, and wait for Xie Shaoqing's official residence in the future One product and then open the other half. In this way, the best of both worlds will be achieved soon?"

Xie Ze'an paused and looked at Yao Dingyan who was in the front row.Yao Dingyan's words seem to be standing out for him, but in fact they are not. First, no one likes to live in a house that can only be used halfway; Give him hatred!

Xie Zean sighed slightly in his heart.

Yao Dingyan has always been like this, for the new law to turn against all those who do not support him.

After all, Yao Dingyan was extremely dissatisfied with him.

Zhao Chongzhao is not stupid now, and he can hear the deep meaning in Yao Dingyan's words.He glanced at Xie Ze'an, and said the same thing: "We will discuss this matter later."

Zhao Chongzhao immediately approached Xie Ze'an after he came down to court, and asked, "What happened to you and Mr. Yao?"

Xie Zean paused, and told the truth: "At the beginning, Your Majesty, you chose Mr. Xu as your prime minister. I did not speak for Mr. Yao, so Mr. Yao was not very happy."

Zhao Chongzhao had always admired Yao Dingyan, and when he heard Xie Zean say that, he frowned.

Xie Ze'an didn't let Zhao Chongzhao continue to think about it.He said: "I know Mr. Yao's temper. Even if he is angry, I won't come to hide it. Like today, if I really made a mistake, he will stand up and correct it." He held Zhao Chongzhao's hand, "This The second time is that I didn't pay attention to rituals."

It was Xie Ze'an's request that Zhao Chongzhao bestow the mansion.

In the era of imperial power, class concepts were implemented in basic necessities of life.Whether it is a hundred officials or ordinary people, there are restrictions on food, drink, clothing and housing. It is not in line with the "rules" for a fourth- and fifth-rank official to live in a mansion that a first-rank official can live in.Although Xie Ze'an is very familiar with the criminal law, he always neglects to consider these aspects.

Zhao Chongzhao knew Xie Zean better than anyone else.

Xie Ze'an never had much respect for him and Zhao Ying.In front of outsiders, Xie Ze'an's superficial skills have never been compromised, but in his bones he only treats them as ordinary people.Under the concept of "you and I are equal", it is only normal for Xie Ze'an to forget this little fact.

Zhao Chongzhao said: "Sanlang, you don't need to pay attention."

Xie Ze'an said: "No, this reminded me." He tightened his palms, "Now is not the time for us to act recklessly, only when you become a wise king recognized by most people and I become a good minister recognized by most Be together at ease." Although there must have been a lot of resistance at that time, it is better to be a "smart ruler and good minister" than a faint ruler and sycophant.

Everyone has a herd mentality. If both of them are praised, few people will think in other directions. No matter how close they are, it will only be spread as a good story about the relationship between the monarch and his ministers.

Xie Zean was eager to try: "Let's create a good reputation together."

Zhao Chongzhao and Xie Zean knew each other early, and he could understand Xie Zean's saying "to build a good reputation" - because Xie Zean had given him popular science words such as "gaining favorability" and "gaining hatred".Seeing Xie Zean's high spirits, Zhao Chongzhao's depression was swept away: "Okay!"

Zhao Chongzhao sealed off half of Mr. Tan's father's mansion according to the etiquette system of the fifth-rank official, but he chose less important places to seal. The main house and the east and west wing rooms were not affected, and most of the garden in front was reserved.Besides, it is said to be sealed, but it is just a door to lock those places.

In general, the house still belongs to Xie Ze'an.

Xie Zean calmly began to repair the new house.

Unexpectedly, a few days after the start of construction, Xu Juncheng found him.Xie Zean hurriedly went to see Xu Juncheng, as soon as they met, Xu Juncheng said: "You should quit that house."

Xie Ze'an obediently admitted his mistake: "Mr. taught you well."

Xu Juncheng has taught Xie Ze'an for so long, how could he not know that Xie Ze'an is "accepting education with an open mind and never repenting".He said: "Since you dare to accept that house, you should have heard about that man, right? Although that man has been gone for decades, he is still very unusual in the hearts of many people. Since then People, most of the disciples are all over the world now, what you Mr. Yao said at the court meeting has already reached their ears." He paused, "Most of them don't like arrogant juniors very much."

Xie Zean turned his head and immediately understood who Xu Juncheng was referring to.This is obviously referring to Mrs. Qin!He said, "Let Mr. worry about it."

Xu Juncheng said: "Your Mr. Yao's words pushed you to the forefront." He looked at Xie Ze'an, "Did you have any conflicts with him?"

Xie Ze'an said, "There is no contradiction." He looked back at Xu Juncheng, "Mr. Yao probably blamed me for not supporting the new law."

Xu Juncheng said: "Didn't you help him all the time?" There are some things that others don't know, but Xu Juncheng knows.The agricultural cooperative in Zhang Dayi's hand was written by Xie Ze'an, and no matter how you look at it, it coincides with Yao Dingyan's proposition.

Xie Zean stopped talking.

In Yao Dingyan's eyes, no one can be called a "new party" if he does not have the strength to raise the flag for the new law.Although many of the things he did were preparing for the new law, they also held back the pace of the new law to some extent.

Yao Dingyan waited so long for an opportunity, how could he be willing to work with him?

Xie Ze'an understood all these things, and he also wanted to have a good talk with Yao Dingyan, but Yao Dingyan was so stubborn, why would he listen to him?

After Xu Juncheng paid his respects to Prime Minister, Yao Dingyan had suppressed his invitations many times, and he couldn't even see Yao Dingyan's face.

They have been mastering and apprenticeing for so many years, and it suddenly became like this, even if Xie Ze'an thought about it, he would inevitably feel a little uncomfortable.

Xu Juncheng's eyesight was extraordinary, seeing Xie Ze'an's complexion darkened, he didn't understand what was going on.

Xu Juncheng said: "Sanlang, don't mind too much, you, Mr. Yao, will always understand you."

Xie Zean nodded.

Coming out of Xie's mansion, Xie Ze'an was about to go back to the mansion when he suddenly saw a familiar servant running up and said out of breath, "Sanlang, Master Ninth is dead!"

Xie Ze'an was slightly startled, and hurriedly said, "Let's go!"

The Jiu Ye mentioned by the servant was an old eunuch who was in charge of Zhao Ying's greenhouse at the beginning.Xie Ze'an made a bet with Master Jiu that if in the next year people in the capital could eat fresh vegetables and fruits in winter, Master Jiu would take care of those greenhouses for him in the future.

Since then, Jiuye has been the backbone of the agricultural cooperative.Jiuye has great experience in breeding. If it weren't for him, the agricultural cooperative would not be able to produce good seeds according to local conditions.In the past two years, Jiu Ye's health has been deteriorating, but he didn't take a half-day rest. Instead, he took the time to train several successors, and taught them all his life's experience.

Hearing that Master Jiu was seriously ill, Xie Ze'an couldn't be in a hurry.

Xie Zean hurried to the manor where Master Jiu was located.

The atmosphere in the manor was very depressing, and everyone had worries on their faces.Xie Ze'an quickly walked into Jiu Ye's room, only to see Jiu Ye weakly closed his eyes, his breath was already extremely weak.

Xie Ze'an walked to the bed and held Master Jiu's hand: "Master Jiu!"

Only then did Master Jiu open his eyes.After seeing Xie Ze'an clearly, his first sentence was to explain the business: "In my position, you need to find someone you can trust to take over. My apprentices are talented, but they are not good at managing things. You can find someone you can trust." It doesn't matter if a layman doesn't know how to breed, but if you know how to use people, it becomes..."

Hearing Master Jiu's words, Xie Ze'an's eyes turned hot.

Although Master Jiu is an eunuch, what he cares about in his heart is the common people.When I first met Master Jiu, he was so cold and unreasonable, but in the end he was the saddest when he did things.

Xie Ze'an said: "Master Ninth, the deeds you have done will last forever, and no one will forget you in the future."

Xie Ze'an is not lying. Master Jiu has helped him localize many "foreign species" over the past few years. It is with Master Jiu that he has the confidence to build an agricultural cooperative.

Master Jiu said after listening, "What's the matter behind me, Saburo, I was prepared to die in the palace all my life, and I will have no regrets in this life to be able to do such a big thing with you when I grow old."

Master Jiu's breath gradually weakened, and he didn't say a word.

Xie Ze'an looked at the peaceful expression on Master Jiu's face, feeling sad and lost in his heart.Sometimes something is just a whim on his mind, but for a person like Master Jiu who was persuaded by him to fulfill such an "idea" for him, it is a "big event" that he has to devote his whole life to accomplish.

The higher he goes, the more people he affects.

Maybe, as he himself said, one day he will become greedy for power and won't let it go—or can't let it go.Even if he won't be restrained by his own fame, fortune, glory and wealth, he still has to cling to the power in his hands for someone like Master Jiu who is dedicated to doing things for him.

Will he really be able to calmly withdraw by then?

Xie Zean was in a heavy heart.

He personally arranged the funeral for Lord Jiu.