"Are you serious, Mr. Qian? If so, I will definitely reward you handsomely!" After hearing Qian Qianyi's words, Ruan Dacheng stood up excitedly.
Ruan Dacheng was born in Donglin, and later attached himself to Wei Zhongxian and became a member of the eunuch party.
At that time, the Donglin Party and the Eunuch Party were irreconcilable, and Ruan Dacheng's behavior completely angered the Donglin Party.
So when Wei Zhongxian was overthrown, no one pleaded for him, resulting in him being dismissed from office and returning home.
During the process, he tried many times to make peace with Donglin, but was rejected every time.
In desperation, he found Qian Qianyi, the leader of the Donglin Party, hoping to use him to ease the relationship with other Donglin Party members.
Unexpectedly, Qian Qianyi agreed so readily!
Qian Qianyi first looked at Ma Shiying, then at Ruan Dacheng, and said with a smile: "If it weren't for Yaocao (Ma Shiying's pen name Yaocao)'s intercession, I wouldn't care about this matter."
"Yes, yes, thank you very much, Mr. Qian." Ruan Dacheng bowed and kept expressing his gratitude.
Seeing that the time was right, Ma Shiying also stood up and said, "Mr. Qian, don't go back home tonight. How about we go to the Qinhuai River to have a drink and enjoy the scenery?"
Ruan Dacheng looked at Qian Qianyi expectantly, hoping that he would agree.
The most prosperous industry along the Qinhuai River was brothels.
The literati, celebrities and wealthy businessmen of the time considered visiting prostitutes and staying with them as romantic affairs.
Qian Qianyi is no exception.
"Well...I have no problem, but I'm afraid Governor Ma can't go?" Qian Qianyi looked at Ma Shiying.
During the reign of Emperor Xuanzong of the Ming Dynasty.
In order to improve the image of officials in the eyes of the people, Xuanzong abolished the official prostitute system and prohibited officials from bringing prostitutes with them.
However, there are no restrictions on civilian prostitution.
The officials of the Ming Dynasty were too smart.
Every policy has its own countermeasure.
They simply stopped going to brothels and instead satisfied their needs by marrying wives and concubines.
Ma Shiying was the governor of Fengyang and a second-rank official in the imperial court.
If someone found out that she had gone to a brothel, being impeached would be a minor matter, but the major concern would be that her image in Zhu Cilang's eyes would be affected.
Ma Shiying thought for a moment and then smiled: "It's okay, I have my own way. But Brother Qian, can you still bear it?"
Qian Qianyi was already 62 years old. If he accidentally died in bed, it would be a big trouble.
Qian Qianyi chuckled, "Liu Rushi just gave birth to a daughter for me a few days ago, and my body is fine!"
"Wow! You're having a daughter in your old age. Congratulations!" Ma Shiying and Ruan Dacheng celebrated at the same time.
"How shameful!" Qian Qianyi's old face turned red, and he lowered his head while straightening his chest.
The three of them became happier and happier as they talked. As it was almost dark, they went out and took a carriage to the Qinhuai River.
On the way.
Qian Qianyi stared at Ma Shiying and asked, "Yaocao, tell me the truth, why did you help Jizhi (Ruan Dacheng himself Jizhi) to ease the relationship with the Donglin people?"
"This matter is very difficult to handle!!!" Qian Qianyi emphasized his tone.
Ma Shiying certainly understood why Qian Qianyi emphasized his tone.
We are all educated people and we need to save face.
When asking for benefits, they will not say it directly, but will express it in other ways.
While he was thinking about what benefits he should give Qian Qianyi, he answered the question.
"Zhou Yanru was Jizhi's teacher. When Zhou Yanru returned to school, Jizhi donated money to help him and expressed his desire to return to Donglin."
“The people of Donglin disagree.”
"Zhou Yanru had no choice but to ask Jizhi to recommend someone to replace him as an official in the court. The person Jizhi recommended was none other than me, Ma!"
"A drop of water should be repaid with a spring. Now Jizhi wants to take advantage of the opportunity of the Crown Prince's regent to enter the court as an official. I have to repay this favor even if it costs me my life!"
"So that's how it is!" Qian Qianyi nodded in admiration.
No wonder Ma Shiying would rather take the risk and recommend Ruan Dacheng to Zhu Cilang!
The friendship between the two of them is so deep.
After explaining the reason, Ma Shiying bowed and said, "Mr. Qian has helped us so much, how can we repay him?"
"Oh, it's just a small matter, not worth mentioning. Besides, the friendship between gentlemen is as pure as water, let's not talk about repayment." Qian Qianyi pretended not to care.
"Mrs. Qian, you are too polite. Every family has its own problems, and Mrs. Qian's is no exception. We sincerely want to help you, and we hope you will grant us your wish!" Ruan Dacheng sounded a little anxious.
He was not afraid of Qian Qianyi asking for favors.
We are all ordinary people. You help me and I help you, all for the sake of profit.
The fear is that Qian Qianyi will not make any demands.
If Qian Qianyi did not make any requests, it meant that he only agreed verbally and was not really willing to help.
After practicing Tai Chi for a while, Qian Qianyi got down to business: "Yaocao, I do have a favor to ask of you."
"Mr. Qian, please speak!" Ma Shiying and Ruan Dacheng knew that the main course was coming, and immediately sat up straight.
"I want to resume my official duties!"
Ma Shiying and Ruan Dacheng were stunned at first, and then frowned at the same time.
This requirement is not difficult, but too difficult!
In the first year of the Tianqi reign, a cheating case occurred when Qian Qianyi was the chief examiner of the Zhejiang provincial examination.
Qian Qianyi was implicated and fined his salary, then he returned home on the grounds of illness.
In the fourth year of the Tianqi reign, he made a comeback, but was marginalized by Wei Zhongxian and impeached, so he was dismissed and returned home.
In the first year of Chongzhen, Qian Qianyi made a comeback.
When he was the Minister of Rites, he offended Wen Tihen and Zhou Yanru.
The old matter between Wen Tihen and Zhou Yanru was brought up again, and his case of cheating in the Zhejiang provincial examination was brought up again.
Chongzhen confronted his side.
The result was that Qian Qianyi was beaten with a stick and forced to resign from his post.
Later he was stripped of his official status.
It is extremely difficult for someone who has experienced ups and downs three times to make a comeback for the fourth time!
What's more, Chongzhen was not dead yet, so Zhu Cilang didn't dare to use him even if he wanted to.
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