Chapter 3 The errand
After breakfast, Du Yong and Yang entered the secret room to discuss major events and quickly took out the regulations, with many details.
After coming out of the secret room, Yang Jin went to look for a poison expert and refused to mention it.
Du Yong took a good shower and practiced his internal skills for half a morning. Xunmindedly sent someone to the Marquis' Mansion to say something to the old lady so that she would not worry.
After thinking about it, it would be better to go there in person. As soon as he changed his clothes, Zhang Yi crawled and crawled: "Young Master! Old lady, Marquis, and Fourth Master suddenly came to visit the hospital. They are all in the living room in the front yard."
It’s not that he is so embarrassed. The elders should greet him at the door when they see him.
But they suddenly came over, and Du Yong was not rude and immediately ran to the living room.
In addition to the old lady, Du Zongcheng and Du Zonglong, there was also the eldest cousin Du Qiong, plus a dozen followers and maids, the living room was already crowded.
There were rich tonics on the wooden table next to it, and several servants were busy serving tea and water.
Du Yong quickly stepped forward and said respectfully: "Xiao Yong was frightened and he even bothered the old lady, uncle, and fourth uncle to come here in person!"
Then he nodded and smiled at Du Qiong.
The old lady was over 80 years old and looked very rich, and said with a slight smile: "I heard that you had woken up this morning, so I rushed over and come and show my grandma."
Du Yong hurried over, reached out and asked her to pull it, and answered her questions patiently.
The old lady has many grandchildren, and Du Yong raised her under her knees, but also several cousins.
Because Du Yong has foreign blood, the old lady was not close to him, but she was not too distant, otherwise she would not have bought a house when Du Yong lived another place.
After Du Yong had a conversation with the old lady, Uncle Du Zongcheng said, "Xiao Yong, what did you do? You have woken up, why didn't you send someone to inform me? If I hadn't asked Dr. Liu when I passed by the clinic this morning, I wouldn't know yet."
Although he was reproachful, his eyes were still very concerned.
Du Zongcheng was in his sixties this year. He went to the battlefield in his early years, but was injured soon after. After returning to Beijing, he advanced to the Ministry of War.
A few years ago, due to lack of energy, he took the initiative to take down his responsibilities in the Ministry of War. However, the emperor was kind to him and asked him to receive the Young Guard. Although it was an honorary title, if there was a major event difficult to decide, he would call him to discuss it. In addition, the iron hat of the Marquis of Fengyang, the overall authority was not inferior to the prime minister.
When he spoke, the superiors were full of momentum and the gentle and gentle demeanor of the elders, which made people respect him and dare not act rashly.
Du Yong quickly apologized: "Uncle calmed down. When my nephew woke up yesterday, it was dark. He was afraid of disturbing the old lady and all the uncles, so he didn't send anyone to inform him and was about to come to the door in person."
The fourth uncle Du Zonglong looked around and said strangely: "Where is your guard Yang Jin? Why aren't you around?"
He is a teenager younger than Du Zongcheng. His plain voice implies internal strength, showing outstanding internal strength, and his deep eyes have a little free and easy temperament, giving people the impression of being a hero who will never care about success or failure in doing things.
Du Yong remained silent: "Returning to the fourth uncle, he said he would go and find me the internal injury medicine. Although the barbarian Meng Ji was fierce, he would never dare to enter the city and go wild."
This is a statement discussed with Yang Jin earlier. It can be used to act secretly and also to express weak news. No matter who the enemy is, you will definitely pay attention.
Du Zongcheng asked, "I heard from Dr. Liu that your internal injuries are serious and difficult to heal, and it will even affect your martial arts?"
Du Yong smiled freely and easily: "The skill has indeed declined. Whether it will affect the future practice of martial arts depends on luck. No matter what, my nephew will accept it calmly. Thank you for your concern."
Du Zongcheng was very pleased: "Only if you have this mentality, you will be like our Du family."
Du Zonglong took a sip of tea: "Our Du family is a general, and Xiaoyong's body has always been strong, so there should be no big problem. Xiaoyong, if you have anything you want to eat and drink, just tell Uncle Fourth, don't be polite. Uncle Fourth has no other skills, and finally there is something yellow and white. I have brought some internal injury medicine this time, so remember to take it on time."
They didn't say about hiring an imperial doctor, because Dr. Liu's medical skills were already good enough and his words were very convincing. This was the authority accumulated over the years.
Du Yong said respectfully: "Thank you, Uncle Fourth! Taichang Temple is a must-have yamen. Uncle Fourth takes the time to come over, and my nephew is really ashamed."
Du Zonglong waved his hand: "What's the point of being harmful? Isn't it just a tea and fucking!"
Everyone laughed. This person was very steady outside, but he always seemed a little out of the way at home, and the younger generation liked to get close to him.
Du Zongcheng scolded: "Recently, Mengji has launched a large-scale attack on Dongzhou. The emperor may want to sacrifice to the sky. You have to pay attention to it at that time."
Du Zonglong nodded: "Brother, I can save it! By the way, the barbarians of Meng Ji are really strong. They have fought with our Dayan for hundreds of years, and they obviously can't get in. What are you trying to do?"
Du Zongcheng said lightly: "The blood feud is getting deeper and deeper, how can you think so much? The most important thing is that there are constant disputes within Mengji. The King of Mengji wants to divert conflicts from outside. They are connected to mountains and rivers in the west, plateau in the north, and sea in the south, and where are they not going east?"
Everyone nodded silently when they heard this. Du Zongcheng saw that the problem was different, no wonder he was deeply trusted by the emperor.
Du Yong only knew the pattern of this world. He fought for hegemony in the east and west, and the small countries on the plateau were waiting and watching. Although there were many ethnic groups and fierce styles in the northern border, he never formed a powerful kingdom.
Du Zongcheng then sighed: "This is a two-pronged approach. He sent troops to attack and also sent killers to focus on taking care of the children of aristocratic families, trying to cut off our next generation talents in Dayan. King Mengji is not simple, and it is definitely not a barbarian."
Du Zonglong nodded slightly and brought the topic back to Du Yong: "By the way, brother, at Xiao Yong's age, he should also get an errand. He saves himself from doing nothing all day and always goes around outside the city."
When the children of aristocratic families grow up, their families will arrange errands.
Like Du Yong's cousins, they started working as jobs several years ago and have good reputations.
For example, Du Qiong, the cousin in the hall, works in Weiwei Temple, is the imperial guard team. Although it has worked a little hard, it is absolutely brilliant and has a bright future.
Du Yong sighed in his heart at this time, and he was still showing off his ideal life of having money, houses, but he didn't expect to come to work now.
Du Zongcheng asked: "Xiao Yong, do you have any ideas? What errands do you want to do?"
The official system of Dayan Capital City is similar to that in previous lives, including cabinets, six ministries, nine temples, two towers, five supervisors, etc.
If there are many fortresses, there are quite a lot of locations, but Du Yong doesn't know much about it.
Guanglu Temple seems to be very easy to mess around, responsible for the safety of the palace gate. If it were not for the sensitive period, there would be basically no big deal. Please order Mao, steal some laziness, and drink small wine from morning to night.
The Censorate is also good. You won’t suffer if you hold a pen and write lyrics. It’s up to see who is unhappy and collapses.
The Ministry of Revenue is OK, and the charity god Zhao Dezhu's father is a minister in the Ministry of Revenue, which is very good.
Otherwise, when you go to the Imperial College, you can also promote the 99 multiplication table while keeping a low profile.
Du Yongsi thought about it over and over again, but had no good idea in his mind, and planned to discuss it with Yang Jin before making a decision, so he said, "Uncle, can you please let my nephew think for a few days?"
Du Zongcheng agreed: "Should you be hurt better when you are injured."
I decided to have lunch at home. With Du Yong's kitchen power, I definitely didn't have time to make a big meal, so I sent Zhang Yi and others to a big restaurant on the street to get a few tables back.
Seeing this, the old lady frowned and said, "I remember there are a lot of servants in the family, why are there only a few left now?"
Du Yong replied: "The grandson likes quietness, but there are many people who are not at ease, so he has repeatedly tore up some contracts to sell his body and let people go out of the house. It can be regarded as learning from the old lady's kindness."
The old lady was very happy to hear it.
Du Zonglong interrupted: "There is not even a maid, and he is still a young master of the Du family. How can you not be served without anyone? This way, the fourth uncle will give you a maid another day, so it will not affect your tranquility and will take care of you."
Du Yong is suspicious. Is he trying to install an undercover agent?
Du Zonglong raised his voice slightly: "What are you thinking? Is the Fourth Uncle's kindness to refuse?"
Du Yong quickly calmed down and said with awkward smile: "Fourth uncle, don't get me wrong. You are so grateful for your nephew. I just thought you should be more beautiful, but I'm embarrassed to speak."
Everyone laughed, Du Zonglong blinked his eyes and teased: "I'm grown up!"
Du Yong wanted to speak out and test Du Zonglong. After thinking about it, he still did not act rashly, for fear of arousing alertness, so he had to laugh.
Du Zonglong patted his chest: "Uncle Fourth takes action and I will be satisfied with you. Just wait for good news."
The wine and food came up soon.
It is rare for everyone to get together so much, eating and drinking is fun.
The cousin Du Qiong was as enthusiastic as usual: "Xiao Yong, my father was going to come to see you, but you also know that there are too many trivial facts."
Du Yong waved his hand quickly: "Brother Qiong, don't say that. I was injured this time, which made the family very worried. If I had to implicate my second uncle's errands again, wouldn't I be even more ashamed? In my opinion, my second uncle will definitely be the Minister of the Shang Dynasty in the future, which is a prelude to entering the cabinet!"
Du Qiong was also very happy: "Of course I hope he will go further."
Du Zongcheng made up his mind: "Our older generations are getting older, and we have to rely on you juniors in the future."
Du Yong felt aroused in his heart and slapped his horse, "Uncle, as the saying goes, an old horse is in the stable, and ambition is thousands of miles away. The martyr is in his old age and has ambitions. What's more, you are still young now, and maybe you will be able to add a few cousins to me next year."
Everyone laughed.
Du Yong took the opportunity to sweep over Du Zonglong, but found nothing unusual, but instead laughed the most.
"Your mouth!"
Du Zongcheng almost failed, but he seemed quite happy. He had a few young concubines. If he could really give birth to a son next year, it would be a great joy.
After dinner, everyone told Du Yong to take good care of his health and then left.
Du Yong looked at their backs and fell into deep thought.
In the middle of the afternoon, Yang Jin rushed back with his face as usual, but he just gave Du Yong a wink.
Du Yong said to Zhang Yi: "I want to sleep well and don't disturb me!"
Room.
"Have you tested it?" Du Yong made it straight to the point.
"The buds of five-star grass in northern Xinjiang are dried and ground into powder. They are slowly and tricky in toxicity. If they are light, they are extremely difficult to find. They not only suffocate the head, but also play a catalytic role when they are injured internally." Yang Jin looked solemn.
"It's amazing!" Although Du Yong was mentally prepared, he was still a little regretful. He said that the atmosphere of lunch today was good.
"At most two days, I will find out who is the traitor." Yang Jin said.
Du Yong nodded slightly and talked about Du Zonglong's sending maids and serving as a servant.
Yang Jin thought for a while: "Although sending a maid is suspicious, you can't conclude that your fourth uncle has a ghost. You have to look at the hard evidence. Now that there is a line of poison, we have a certain initiative and can take it slowly. As for the errands, a low-key position is better. The wind team of Dali Temple is good, it won't be too dangerous, and you can get a lot of news."
Dali Temple is responsible for both trial and arrest. The arrest personnel are more mysterious. Feng Group belongs to the arrest and is mainly responsible for investigation and occasionally participates in wars and early interrogations.
Du Yong cleared his throat: "Is it so cunning to people? How can I trust me? Come on, give me torture instruments!"
Yang Jin laughed in silence.
Chapter completed!