Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru were sitting opposite each other drinking tea in the hall of the public house, and today the new law was promulgated, and both of them were very satisfied. Everything is difficult at the beginning, and the first new law is the most difficult, and then it will be much easier. And the reaction of the courtiers today is also satisfactory to them, although there are opposing opinions, but most of the officials expressed their support. After retiring from the dynasty, the two were surrounded by officials and congratulated them on the implementation of the new law. Some people exaggerate that today is the beginning of the prosperous era in the Great Zhou Dynasty, and the two will leave their names in history, comparable to the change of the law of the merchant monarch of the Qin State.

Although Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru are not the kind of people who can be poured down by the ecstasy soup of flattery, such words are still pleasing to the ear. The two were not entirely unaffected by the reaction, and the promulgation of the new law made it a decision to implement it no matter how much resistance there was. But after all, if there are too many objections, it is not what they want to see. Because they can withstand it, the emperor may not be able to withstand it. Therefore, good reviews are better than bad reviews, and the direction of public opinion is still very important.

Just as the two were drinking tea and chatting about the follow-up matters, at the door of the public house, Lin Jue and Du Wei gradually came together, standing there wet. Although the public house where the school was inspected was only a few dozen steps away, the two of them walked in the rain, still drenched in their official uniforms. The cyan official uniforms were covered with rain marks, and the faces of the two men were also covered with water droplets.

Seeing the arrival of these two people, Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru glanced at each other, and they both understood something in their hearts. After all, I still know what I do.

"Why are you two here? You can have a day off today and tidy up in the public house. There is no need to talk about business today. Yan Zhengsu stood up and smiled.

Lin Jue and Du Wei gradually entered the hall to salute, and Du Wei gradually said in a deep voice: "Lord Yan, the lower officials and others can't help but come, the lower officials and Lord Lin have something to inquire about." ”

Yan Zhengsu blinked his eyes and smiled: "Needless to say, this official knows what you are going to say, is it about the new law that the terms are different from what you have formulated?" ”

Du Wei gradually said in a deep voice: "Since the adults know that this is the case, the lower official will not say much, and the lower official wants to ask the two adults to give an explanation." The two adults agreed to us, why did the clause that was deleted and changed not abide by the previous agreement when it was announced today? ”

Yan Zhengsu coughed and just wanted to speak. Fang Dunru stood up with a calm face and said, "Explain to you?" What are the official positions of the two of you? ”

Du Wei gradually said: "Lord Fang, Lord Lin and I are naturally the Ordinance Division's detailed text. ”

Fang Dunru said: "Then what about me and Lord Yan? What is the official position? ”

“…… Lord Fang and Lord Yan are the chief officials of the same system of the Ordinance Department......" Du Wei gradually said.

"Then it will not be over, we are the commanders, you are subordinates, we will do what you are told to do, but we will explain to you...... You don't know the rules. We don't blame you for thinking that you are a new official. Doing your part is the right thing to do. You must understand your identity and position, and you must respect your superiors. Got it? Fang Dunru said in a deep voice.

Du Wei gradually frowned and was silent. Lin Jue opened his mouth and said: "What the adults said is very true, I and Lord Du are subordinates, and we should listen to the orders of the two adults. However, on the first day we entered the Ordinance Division, we listened to the admonition of two adults. The two adults said that the Ordinance Department had to carry out new legal changes, which was an unprecedented challenge, and even the two adults themselves did not have much experience. Therefore, it is necessary to work together as one. It is precisely in this spirit that we will carefully study every article and paragraph of the new law, and bring up what we think is inappropriate and correct it. Prior to this, our opinions have been approved by the two adults, but the provisions of the new law have not been amended today, and neither I nor Lord Du know whether this is the negligence of the two adults or deliberate. If it is deliberate, dare to ask us what is the point of spending energy to discuss research? Is the four words brainstorming just to be heard? ”

"Shut up!" Fang Dunru shouted coldly: "What kind of attitude do you have? Is it true that there is no distinction between the Ordinance Division? We have to make decisions, but we are at your disposal. It's a joke. Lin Jue, I made it very clear to you on the first day you came, you don't have to rely on me as a student to look arrogant. There are no teachers or students here, you have to figure that out. ”

Lin Jue sighed in his heart, and arched his hand: "Lord Fang, I don't think I disobeyed your teachings, and the reason why we came here was also for official business. We've argued a few times before, all over the terms of the new law. The subordinate officials who should have said it have already made it clear that the starting point of everything is to ensure that the new law can be implemented smoothly without making mistakes. If it weren't for the new law, why would we come to see you, but make you unhappy. ”

Fang Dunru shouted: "Don't say it, you are for the new law, so what are I and Lord Yan for?" Could it be that we don't want the new law to be implemented smoothly? Live jokes. ”

Lin Jue didn't have to say more, Yan Zhengsu waved his hand and said in a deep voice: "Lin Jue, Du Weiji, the old man can understand the mood of the two of you, but the reason why he made a readjustment and didn't follow your suggestion is also the result of careful consideration by me and Lord Fang. We think it would be more beneficial to do so. Hence ......"

Du Wei gradually shouted: "Lord Yan, don't you understand that doing this is actually for quick success, and it will be suspected of exploiting the people?" If you do so, you will incur public outrage. ”

Yan Zheng said solemnly: "You are talking about what will happen in extreme situations. In fact, the new law is implemented with supervision at all levels, and there will never be an extreme situation like the one you say. The old man has full confidence in this. The old man will ask the Holy Majesty to decree that the progress of officials at all levels in implementing the new law will be included in the promotion evaluation, so that officials at all levels will do their best. ”

Lin Jue smiled bitterly: "Lord Yan, don't you think that the interest rate is as high as two cents when the loan is issued twice a year, and the interest rate is four cents twice a year, which is too high?" Do you think the people can afford it? Doesn't this arouse the resentment of the people? ”

Yan Zhengsu frowned and said, "What do you know?" This is how the official was implemented when he was in Renzhi County, Ganzhou, and at that time it was also two points of interest, and the bank was loaned twice a year, and the people applauded. This is all tested in practice, how did it get to your mouth and become an extreme situation? It's a bargain? The people outside haven't said anything yet, but you guys came to make a fuss first? ”

"Lord Yan, we're not making trouble, we're ......worried," Du Wei gradually shouted.

"Worried about what? Are your worries still as big as mine? Do you have a role to play or do we have a role to play? In today's situation in the Great Zhou, can it be done without the application of fierce medicine? If the new law does not produce immediate results, how will the new law be promulgated and implemented in the future? Do you think that this official and Lord Fang don't know that there will be some drawbacks? But so what? Can you give up eating because of choking? According to your suggestion, that's not a change, it's a lukewarm breath, and it's useless. How can a seriously ill person be rescued without strong medicine? You two don't know how to go and run to say this, if it weren't for your good intentions, this official would not be spared. Yan Zhengsu finally got angry and shouted loudly.

Du Wei was stunned on the spot, not knowing what to do.

Lin Jue sighed and said softly: "Lord Yan, this change needs to be gradual and gradual, not so violent." Xia Guan thinks that he must have a good reputation first, and then try to do other things. If you are seriously ill, you can use fierce medicine, you can live and die. ”

Yan Zhengsu angrily reprimanded: "Shut up, is this official too giving you face and letting you make a big deal of nonsense here." If it weren't for Lord Fang's face, he would have belittled you now. ”

Fang Dunru glared at Lin Jue, with a sad look of hatred that iron is not made of steel. Lin Jue sighed, feeling that there was no need to persuade any further. Reach out and take out the application and present it with both hands.

"Two adults, Lin Juecai is a shallow learner and failed to take on the important task of checking the text. After careful consideration, Xia Guan felt that it was better to do something concrete. I hope that the two adults will approve it. ”

Yan Zhengsu took the piece of paper suspiciously, only glanced at it twice, then threw it on the ground suddenly, and shouted: "You are demolishing my platform, Lin Jue, you really disappointed the official." Don't think you have some talent and you can do whatever you want. How can you pick a child at this time? You're blackmailing again. ”

Fang Dunru picked up the paper suspiciously, and after reading it, his face turned pale and he was angry. sneered: "Okay, the good students I taught are all against us." Whenever something doesn't go your way, start playing with your temper. You want to go, don't you? Well, enter as you wish. Don't stay in the Ordinance Division, you can go wherever you like. Come on, come on, take the pen, I promised, you don't want to be a staker of the relationship, you go back to tell the story of your Chongzheng Palace. ”

Fang Dunru turned around and looked for pen and ink on the table, panting with breath. Yan Zhengsu grabbed him and said, "Brother Dunru, don't be too angry. You can't get angry. ”

Fang Dunru shook his head and sighed: "Brother, I can't stand you, my Fang Dunru has no face, and the students I teach are all like this, I am really ashamed to die." ”

The muscles on Lin Jue's face twitched, he couldn't see Fang Dunru like this, but reason told him that his insistence was correct. Because only you know what kind of disaster this change will bring. Since you have decided to participate in the new law, you need to do your best to reverse the disastrous consequences that follow. However, in the current situation, it seems that there is nothing I can do.

Yan Zhengsu looked at Lin Jue and sighed: "Lin Jue, what is your husband angry with you?" Do you have to upset us? Why would you hurt someone who is good to you? ”

Du Wei looked at Lin Jue with hesitation, he felt that it seemed that he should not hold on any longer, and it was not appropriate to let the two adults be so angry. After all, the two adults worked hard for the new law, stayed up all night discussing with the officials of the yamen, and worked hard. And as the chief officer, they naturally have their own decisions. Today's move is indeed a suspicion of persecution and demolition.